Here, we have rounded up some of the most iconic ones from their very earliest days, most are still standing but some are lost and forgotten...

1. Blackpool's historic buildings - the early days
Overlooking the boating pool, the cabin lift was built 1930. It is now a Grade II listed building. From the outside it looks much the same as it did in its heyday, albeing with a few modifications Photo: Historical

2. Blackpool's historic buildings - the early days
Blackpool Victoria Hospital's original hospital building on Whitegate Drive in 1894 Photo: Submit

3. Blackpool's historic buildings - the early days
The Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach celebrates its centenary this year. Here it is during its opening year. Photo: Submit

4. Blackpool's historical buildings - the early days
Raikes Hall Gardens, in 1899. It was called the Royal Palace Gardens - original home of Blackpool Football Club Photo: submit

5. Blackpool's historic buildings - the early days
Regent Cinema is one of Blackpool's most well-known buildings. It has a chequered past and was first opened in 1921. The Regent Cinema boasted 1092 seats and a retractable roof. It proved to be a popular cinema for decades before it was used for bingo during the week in 1969. It is now an independent cinema Photo: Submit

6. Blackpool's historic buildings - the early days
An aerial view of North Pier from the 1940's. The pier was originally 1,410ft in length. The decision to build a jetty outraged most of the original pier board - they thought pleasure boats would attract rough trade to the genteel pier and even chiselled the name of the man who suggested it off the foundations in protest Photo: National World