These photos will bring back memories of some of the most popular stores that are very much missed today by our readers.
7. In 2010, Ethel Austin announced the closure of up to 129 of its stores. At its peak it operated around 300 stores across the UK. However, it wasn't until January 2013 that all its remaining UK stores closed.
In 2010, Ethel Austin announced the closure of up to 129 of its stores. At its peak it operated around 300 stores across the UK. However, it wasn't until January 2013 that all its remaining UK stores closed. | Ethel Austin Photo: Ethel Austin
9. Familiar shops in the 1980s on the corner of Church Street and Corporation Street. K Shoes on the corner with Supercards and Greenwoods to the right
Familiar shops in the 1980s on the corner of Church Street and Corporation Street. K Shoes on the corner with Supercards and Greenwoods to the right | National World Photo: National World
10. Spencer Gifts was in the Houndshill. This photo was taken in 2002 because it had suffered a blaze
Spencer Gifts was in the Houndshill. This photo was taken in 2002 because it had suffered a blaze | National World Photo: National World
11. The department store on Bank Hey Street burnt down in one of Blackpool's most notorious blazes.
The department store on Bank Hey Street burnt down in one of Blackpool's most notorious blazes. | Photo: National World Photo: Photo: National World