Winifred Street junction with Albert Road. Now the service area behind Houndshill 13th August 1980Winifred Street junction with Albert Road. Now the service area behind Houndshill 13th August 1980
Winifred Street junction with Albert Road. Now the service area behind Houndshill 13th August 1980

In pictures: How did Blackpool used to look?

Photos of streets where you live, in days gone by, is fascinating. It’s how they change, yet remain so much the same, that they are unmistakable. They evoke memories.
By Claire Lark
Published 22nd Jan 2021, 07:00 BST
Updated 22nd Jan 2021, 12:58 BST

Here’s a selection of scenes dug from our archives....

Westcliffe Drive, Layton, 1963

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Westcliffe Drive, Layton, 1963

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Hornby Road Blackpool in the 1920s looking from Central Drive

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Hornby Road Blackpool in the 1920s looking from Central Drive

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Bank Hey Street, 1972

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Bank Hey Street, 1972

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Not a dull moment promised the sign at the old Victoria Street entrance to the Winter Gardens seen here before the erection of what was known as the Victoria Annexe in 1897. Admission was just six pence (2.5p) at the sprawling attraction.

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Not a dull moment promised the sign at the old Victoria Street entrance to the Winter Gardens seen here before the erection of what was known as the Victoria Annexe in 1897. Admission was just six pence (2.5p) at the sprawling attraction.

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Clifton Street, Blackpool

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Clifton Street, Blackpool

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Foxhall, Waverley and Tyldesley Terrace, Blackpool

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Foxhall, Waverley and Tyldesley Terrace, Blackpool

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