It was a time of change. Central Railway Station was gone, the Palatine Buildings were being redeveloped and new arcades and amusement centres were springing up everywhere. They capture moments and remember part of our resort’s journey.
7. Blackpool Promenade
This was January 1986 and draws attention to the 'last surviving section of the original Golden Mile'. This particular building was once boarding houses and was being remodelled by First Leisure Corporation | National World
8. Blackpool Promenade
Central Car Park building dominates this scene from a promenade vantage point. The old train station was gone. Central Drive shops can be seen to the left. 1974 | National World
9. Blackpool Promenade
Remember the World of Space exhibition? This was in April 1980 | National World
10. Blackpool Promenade
This was at the Chapel Street, Foxhall Road and Promenade juction where the subway was being built as part of a road widening scheme in the 1970s | National World
12. Blackpool Promenade
A section of the promenade between Central and South Piers in April 1980 - Pastime Amusements, a mini-market and the Steak Restaurant and Bars | National World