Imperial Hotel, 1890-1910 on a windy day with two horse-drawn carriages parked outside awaiting fares. The hotel was built in 1867-1868 by Clegg and Jones at a cost of £50,000 — Imperial Hotel, 1890-1910 on a windy day with two horse-drawn carriages parked outside awaiting fares. The hotel was built in 1867-1868 by Clegg and Jones at a cost of £50,000 | Heritage Images/Getty Images

placeholder image — Imperial Hotel, 1890-1910 on a windy day with two horse-drawn carriages parked outside awaiting fares. The hotel was built in 1867-1868 by Clegg and Jones at a cost of £50,000 | Heritage Images/Getty Images

23 historical pictures of Blackpool streets and buildings that are important to the town's past

Digital Journalist

Published 10th Nov 2026, 06:00 GMT

Blackpool has a rich heritage of fascinating buildings, from famous landmarks to fine examples of Art Deco.

We’ve rounded up some of the most iconic ones from their very earliest days - pictures of historical importance.

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Blackpool market with the Tower in the background

7. Blackpool's earliest and oldest buildings

Blackpool market with the Tower in the background | Getty Images

Talbot Square in Blackpool, with the Theatre Royal and Talbot Dining Rooms in the background, 1893

8. Blackpool's earliest and oldest buildings

Talbot Square in Blackpool, with the Theatre Royal and Talbot Dining Rooms in the background, 1893 | Getty Images

St John's Church, 1890-1910

9. Blackpool's earliest and oldest buildings

St John's Church, 1890-1910 | Heritage Images/Getty Images

10. Blackpool Tower and Pier, 1920

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Victoria Pier, 1890-1910. A view of Victoria Pier, now South Pier looking west. The pier opened in 1863

11. Blackpool's earliest and oldest buildings

Victoria Pier, 1890-1910. A view of Victoria Pier, now South Pier looking west. The pier opened in 1863 | Heritage Images/Getty Images

12. The Winter Gardens, 1890-1910. The main entrance to the Winter Gardens in Church Street advertises the current attractions. The Big Wheel can just be seen to the right. The theatre and general entertainment centre was built in the 1870s

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