These buildings are just a few examples of that deterioration and it’s sad to see. Just a couple of doors away from each other near Gynn Square are two perfectly sited hotel buildings which have been left boarded up and derelict with no sign of improvement. But it’s not just the hotel trade, run down shops and cafes are aplenty. They have been left locked up, some with their interiors in tact as if the owners have turned the key and walked away.
1. Abandoned and Derelict
This building occupies a prime site on the promenade near Gynn Square. It still operated at the Queensgate Hotel until a few years ago but is no nothing more than an eyesore - and it's creepy Photo: National World
2. Abandoned and Derelict
This bank of commercial properties are on Central Drive. You can still see the old Harlequin Cafe sign and above was the Pennine Hotel Photo: Google
3. Abandoned and Derelict
The boarded up Moorfield Hotel in King Edward Avenue Photo: Google
4. Abandoned and Derelict
This building used to be the Sherwood Hotel and is one of Blackpool's older buildings. Despite it being an eyesore, it still has that Baroque style. It's boarded up with debris at the front. It's a sad state and in a prime position at Gynn Square Photo: National World
5. Abandoned and Derelict
The Willow Tree House all boarded up in Springfield Road, a stone's throw from Blackpool North Photo: Google
6. Abandoned and Derelict
The Harper Beach Hotel is stood empty on the promenade Photo: Google