As the new Premier Inn begins to take shape, we take a look back into the picture archives at the former Yates's building compared to how it's looking now.
7. New £7.1m Blackpool hotel set for festive opening
In 2019 the building began to take shape
8. New £7.1m Blackpool hotel set for festive opening
Today the building is almost complete
9. New £7.1m Blackpool hotel set for festive opening
Art deco details on the windows hark back to the history of the site
10. New £7.1m Blackpool hotel set for festive opening
Owners Whitbread said it will be known as the Blackpool North Pier Premier Inn and Cookhouse and Pub restaurant
11. New £7.1m Blackpool hotel set for festive opening
The hotel was due to be completed in spring but lockdown caused delays. It is set to open before Christmas creating 60 jobs for the resort
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