South Shore is its own proud community with several high streets and shops that many people will remember back to the days where they did their every day shopping, almost from their doorsteps. As it’s just a stone’s throw from the beach and in the shadows of two of Blackpool’s largest tourist attractions – the Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle - it’s still a thriving area.
In case you missed them: 22 charming photos of Blackpool in its heyday - its streets, beach and shops through a lost era
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2. South Shore Memories
This is Lytham Road looking towards Blackpool Tower from close to the junction with Worsley Road Photo: Archive
3. South Shore Memories
Houstons, Chuk Lin House Cantonese and Knight Games in St Annes Road, 1990 Photo: National World
4. South Shore Memories
Bond Street in 1989. The New Seafood Restaurant to the right with shops spanning out on both sides in the distance Photo: National World
5. South Shore Memories
Cellar 5 off licence at the other side of the street in this 1989 image of Highfield Road. A bathroom and shower centre to the right Photo: National World
6. South Shore Memories
Lytham Road in 1990. Ardrons Hardware, Johnsons Cleaners, Round Table Cafe, Hutens Furniture... Photo: National World