26 nostalgic scenes which capture the bustle of Christmas in Blackpool town centre in decades gone by

A picture of children meeting Father Christmas at Lewis’s in Blackpool, scenes inside BHS and WH Smith in the 70s and bustling streets at the heart of Blackpool town centre in the 80s and 90s evoke a warmth of festive nostalgia.

The photos from our archives show street scenes, shops, people and magical moments in the run up Christmas through the years. They’ll have you reminiscing and remind you how it all was in years gone by.

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25. Retro Christmas

The Christmas gift department at M&S in 2005 Photo: Mark Pearson

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26. Retro Christmas

Members of the Nolan Sisters and their family performing Christmas carols at M&S Photo: Martin Bostock