They are all from our archives - C&A, Lewis's, Binns, Beatties toy and model shop, Pricebusters and lots more.
And we have included pictures of some of the staff who worked at these stores too.

7. Lost shops
Liz Conway organising stock on the upper sales floor at C&A in July 1974 | National World

8. Lost shops
Diana Warren was a fashion boutique. The Blackpool store is pictured here in the Houndshill in July 1984 | National World

9. Lost shops
The Boulevard Cafe nestled under the veranda of Lewis's with the American Pancake House in the distance on the corner of Victoria Street and Bank Hey Street | National World

10. Lost shops
As every shopper knows, buying or even just looking, is a tiring business. Here is the Wardroom Restaurant at Lewis's with a panoramic view of the promenade. You could get a full English with tea or coffee for £2.85. Those were the days... | National World




