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:
19. WHSmith
WHSmith closed its Bank Hey Street store in 2021, citing declining trade. | Contributed
20. Wilko
Wilko in Blackpool town centre closed ahead of the tramway development before the chain later went into administration. | Contributed
21. Woolworths
Woolworths, affectionately known as Woolies, was a staple of Bank Hey Street before its closure. | Bill Johnson