21 beloved shops residents want back on the Fylde coast including BHS, C&A and Wilko

Blackpool’s high street has transformed over the years, and residents have shared the shops they miss the most.

People often say the high street isn’t the same these days, and there are certain shops that residents keep saying they miss.

We asked our readers which shops they would like to make a return to the resort and there were many suggestions, including C&A, Woolworths and Wilko.

Take a look at our gallery below:

19. WHSmith

WHSmith closed its Bank Hey Street store in 2021, citing declining trade. | Contributed

Wilko in Blackpool town centre closed ahead of the tramway development before the chain later went into administration. | Contributed

Woolworths, affectionately known as Woolies, was a staple of Bank Hey Street before its closure. | Bill Johnson