Most are long gone, except for a couple of high street names which have moved location.
But these were the shops which knitted our wonderful town together and provided food, clothing and every day essentials. They are striking pictures which show how the shops and streets have changed.
'I wish I could go back in time to see what it was like' 15 historic pictures of Blackpool Imperial Hotel
14. Vintage Shops
The new premises of Hargreaves and Bailey , Alfred Street Blackpool | National World
16. Vintage Shops
Adelaide Street / Hounds Hill Post Office / Jasmine House Chinese Restaurant / Coronation Rock / RHO Hills, 1974 | National World
18. Vintage Shops
Generations of youngsters admired the eye catching horse and huntsman which graced the entrance to outftitters H.Hunter at the corner of Clifton Street and Abingdon Street | National World