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:
13. Mr Dales
Mr Dales in Bispham was a popular nightclub that drew crowds from across the Fylde coast. | Contributed
14. Phones 4U
Phones 4U had several stores in Blackpool before going into administration in 2014. | Contributed
15. Pizza Hut
The Pizza Hut restaurant on North Promenade in Cleveleys closed in 2020 following the impact of the pandemic. | Google
16. Scrooges
Scrooges, a well-known wine bar, closed in 2020 after lockdown, with the site later sold for redevelopment. | Contributed
17. The Bizness
The Bizness, a Blackpool institution, opened in 1992 and later became Main Street, Waterfront, Sanuk and Club Domain. | Contributed
18. Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook’s Birley Street store closed in 2020, although the brand continues to operate online. | Contributed