It runs from the promenade and cuts right through to Whitegate Drive. In the very early days (we’re talking 1700s!) it was called Lane Ends and even then, it was the main route for visitors to Blackpool and naturally became the centre of town as it expanded outwards from the seafront. These photos take in the 1990s back through the decades and show all the well known memorable shops, cafes, bars and cinemas – as well as its pedestrianisation 30 odd years ago.
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3. Church Street Memories
This photo from 1962 shows Orry's outfitters at the corner of Church Street and Bank Hey Street, making way for the Lewis's store as the Palace block is demolished. H Samuel and British Home Stores Photo: Historical
4. Church Street Memories
Leftons Bed Centre was in Church Street. This goes back to 1998 Photo: submit
6. Church Street Memories
The team at Beaverbrooks jewellers on Church Street in 1998. Pictued are Paula Stennett, Leanne Sapey, Manager Malcolm Shaw, Gwen Wilkie and Vicky Dowsing. Photo: Rob Lock