We’ve rounded up some of the most iconic ones from their very earliest days, most are still standing but some are lost and forgotten...
13. Blackpool's earliest buildings and structures
The Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens, 1897-1910. The Winter Gardens in Church Street includes the Empress Ballroom (seen here with a horse-drawn vehicle in the foreground). It was built in 1896-1897 at a cost of £130,000. As can be seen here, the admission price was 6d, (six old pennies); about three pence today | Heritage Images/Getty Images
14. Blackpool earliest buildings
The Empire Theatre, 1895-1910. The Empire was built in 1895. Here, it advertises an appearance by the actor and music hall artiste, Cissy (Cecilia) Loftus. It was later converted into the ABC cinema | Heritage Images/Getty Images
15. Blackpool's earliest buildings and structures
The Big Wheel, 1890-1910 | Heritage Images/Getty Images
16. Blackpool's earliest buildings and structures
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
17. Blackpool's earliest buildings and structures
The Clifton Hotel in Talbot Square started life as Clifton Arms in 1780. It was rebuilt in 1874 by John Clifton Talbot | National World
18. Blackpool's earliest buildings and structures
One of the earlist photos on file, This is Victoria Street in 1860 with Bank Hey House, the home of William Cocker, at the far end. It's an 1846 building, part of which survives inside the Winter Gardens today | National World