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…
19. Demolished Blackpool
Workmen found a well when they were demolishing the Concert Inn, Bonny Street, Blackpool in 1966 Photo: National World
20. Demolished Blackpool
A rare view of the junction of Marton Drive and St Annes Road in November 1984 after the railway bridge was demolished and before the new road bridge carrying Yeadon Way was built. The original Watson Road Bridge was known locally as the Ferodo bridge because of the advert on it's north side Photo: Submit
21. Demolished Blackpool
Lytham Pier in 1903 after the great storm, when steel barges broke their moorings and sliced the pier in half. It was repaired, but was later demolished in 1960 Photo: National World
22. Demolished Blackpool
When the Blackpool Big Wheel was demolished in 1928 - 1929, the carriages were sold off for all sorts of uses including garden sheds. This picture shows the site in Coronation Street as the carriages were removed Photo: library
23. Demolished Blackpool
The Vulcan bomber at the entrance to Blackpool Airport is demolished for scrap. The hydraulic crusher moves into position to remove a Cessna aircraft which was also scrapped Photo: National World
24. Demolished Blackpool
The Derby Pool sign broken up as the premises were flattened Photo: National World