In pictures: See how popular Blackpool's old market was

When the old St John's Market opened in 1893, much of the produce on offer came from the growers of Marton Moss.
St John's Market, Corporation Street, Blackpool, picture thought to be from the 1920sSt John's Market, Corporation Street, Blackpool, picture thought to be from the 1920s
St John's Market, Corporation Street, Blackpool, picture thought to be from the 1920s

A new St John’s Market in King Street opened in May 1938.

BHS was later built on this site.

There had been a market trading in the area since 1844.

A nurseryman’s stall can be seen on one of our pictures, on the near corner is advertising clamatis, bees wax and honey amongst all the other items of fruit and vegetables on sale.