Trading began in a building on Market Street in 1844 before a new market was built between there and Corporation Street in 1893 with much of the produce on offer coming from the growers of Marton Moss.
The new St John's Market in King Street opened on 28th May 1938. In the late 90s there was movement on the redevelopment of the site and the market eventually closed. Sainsbury’s at Talbot Road gateway now stands in its place.
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7. St John's Market Memories
Stallholder Glenn Wells, whose family had been in the market for 46 years in 2000 Photo: Robert Charles Norton Lock
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Shopper Kath Mulholland adds her name to the petition calling for the market to be saved back in 2000 Photo: Robert Charles Norton Lock
10. St John's Market Memories
St John's Market in Blackpool being demolished as part of the town centre redevelopment in 2002 Photo: Rob Lock
12. St John's Market Memories
The weighbridge can be seen by the bollards outside St John's Market, King Street, in May 1938 Photo: Submit