But aside from it being the south terminus for Blackpool’s famous trams, it’s also when the Illuminations start (or end depending on which direction you’re coming from) and where the Fylde’s sand dunes begin. These pictures roll back to the times to show how the area has developed through the years.
In case you missed them: 11 scenes of Blackpool Central Drive in the 80s, 90s and 00s

7. Starr Gate
Wind whipping up the sands at Starr Gate - a familiar sight Photo: Bill Johnson

8. Starr Gate
Slightly away from Starr Gate but equally interesting is this photo of Squires Gate Lane East, before link roads were constructed Photo: National World

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