It suffered a fire and was closed in 2004. Its memories are now buried deep underneath the foundations of Sainsburys but it was one of those places which remains in the hearts of those who drank there. One reader commented on Facebook “I used to go in the Wheatsheaf. Apparently you were barred once you reached eighteen!”
7. Wheatsheaf Memories
Demolition underway at The Wheatsheaf, Talbot Road | National World
8. Wheatsheaf Memories
Wheatsheaf party night. Licensee Barrie Eastwood hands over the cheque for £1,000 to representatives of the NSPCC. From left, Judith Hayes (NSPCC Lanc's Area Appeals Manager), Blackpool FC players Phil Robinson and Andy Barnes, June Duerden ( chairman, Blackpool, Fylde and West Wyre NSPCC branch) ) and Barrie Eastwood. | National World
9. Wheatsheaf Memories
"A real 'Pool Challenge!" Blackpool FC players Phil Barnes (left) and Phil Robinson swapped their boots for cues, when they joined in the "pool challenge", at the Wheatsheaf Hotel (Talbot Road) celebrations.(Gazette Pub Challenge winners). | National World
10. Wheatsheaf Memories
Barry Eastwood left landlord of the Wheatsheaf Pub in Talbot Road and artist Jimmy Schwartz shows of his picture of Mick Miller | National World
12. Wheatsheaf Memories
Andy Roberts (left) and Louis Veitch at a boxing weigh-in at the Wheatsheaf | National World