Whilst one building is flattened, another pops up somewhere else in an ever-evolving landscape. And it’s been happening for decades as these brilliant pictures show various stages of demolition and regeneration across the town. Old theatres have gone, shops, industrial buildings. Take a look and see if you can recognise any…
7. Demolished Blackpool
The old fish dock offices in Fleetwood which were demolished to make way for Freeport Photo: Submit
8. Demolished Blackpool
Down it comes...workmen demolish the famous Welcome Arch at the south end of Blackpool Promenade in January 1969 Photo: Historical
9. Demolished Blackpool
Workmen demolish a Blackpool landmark at Devonshire Square in 1965. The old tram shelter was re-built after inland tram routes were scrapped Photo: submit
10. Demolished Blackpool
Old-look Blackpool began to give way to a new image when the Palace complex was demolished early in 1962. The new Lewis's store opened in April, 1964. This shows the building of the foundations and underground storage areas Photo: submit
11. Demolished Blackpool
Fleetwood Power Station chimney comes down in 1984 Photo: National World
