23 nostalgic photos to leave you pining for 1980s Blackpool, including town centre scenes you'll remember

They are all town centre images with a couple of surprises thrown in which are slightly out of the central district, but you will recognise them.

The photos take us on a journey to the shops of the day, the redevelopment of buildings and streets how we once knew them.

Some have changed beyond recognition. We still have a great town centre and much has been done to improve it with more to come. But delving into the past takes us back to familiar times...

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