These buildings once stood proudly in Blackpool but fell victim to change. In some cases it was for the better but others were gems and should, arguably, have been treasured.
By no means exhaustive, the photos depict just some of Blackpool’s long gone buildings and which are still nostalgically talked about. They offer a glimpse into lost times.
7. Lost Buildings
The Hippodrome Church Street Blackpool in 1956 when it was the an ABC cinema | National World
8. Lost Buildings
Christ Church stood at the junction of Abingdon Street and Queen Street. Built in 1863 it was demolished in 1982 and is where the Job Centre now stands | National world
9. Lost Buildings
The Grosvenor Hotel was one the corner of Church Street and Cookson Street. This picture dates back to 1994. It was demolished with adjacent properties in 2007 | National World
10. Lost Buildings
The Little Vic Pub, Victoria Street, 1988. It was demolished a year later | National World
11. Lost Buildings
The Co-operative Emporium's impressive facade gave way to an open air car park. This photo was in 1939 | National World
12. Lost Buildings
The Gordon Memorial Baptist Church was opened in 1927 by Thomas Gordon who donated money and land for the church. Later known as Whitegate Drive Baptist Church it was demolished in 2007 | National World