Blackpool’s high street has changed dramatically over the years, with many well-known names disappearing from town centres across the Fylde coast.
From department stores to favourite takeaways and nightlife spots, residents say there are still plenty of places they would love to see return.
We asked readers which shops and venues they miss the most, and the responses came flooding in, with names like C&A, Woolworths, Wilko and BHS among the most mentioned.
Take a look through our gallery to see the 21 much-loved businesses locals want back:
7. KFC
The KFC restaurant on Bank Hey Street closed in 2021 after the franchisee chose not to renew the lease. | Google
8. Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas on Church Street closed in 2020 after its parent company entered administration during the pandemic. | Google
9. Littlewoods
Littlewoods on Bank Hey Street was later replaced by Primark. | Bill Johnson
10. Maplin Electronics
Maplin Electronics, which had a store on Squires Gate, closed all UK shops in 2018. | Martin Bostock
11. MFI
MFI, a well-known furniture retailer, once had a store on Vicarage Lane before disappearing from the high street. | Christian Blake
12. Mothercare
Mothercare, located near Houndshill, closed in 2019 when its UK business shut down. | Contributed