This rare aerial view of South Shore taken in 1934 shows the vast expanse of undeveloped land in Harrowside. Taken before the Solarium was built on the empty plot, and when the Marine Promenade, opened in 1926, boasted sunken gardens, a rock garden with a stream, ornamental fountains and a yachting pond | National World

placeholder image — This rare aerial view of South Shore taken in 1934 shows the vast expanse of undeveloped land in Harrowside. Taken before the Solarium was built on the empty plot, and when the Marine Promenade, opened in 1926, boasted sunken gardens, a rock garden with a stream, ornamental fountains and a yachting pond | National World

25 old Blackpool photos which depict changes to roads and buildings through the years

Digital Journalist

Published 12th Mar 2024, 11:55 GMT

These vintage pictures reflect Blackpool back to the last century and beyond.

They are mainly street scenes and buildings, some still standing whilst others are long gone. But they give us an idea of how Blackpool looked in past times through the streets which are still so familiar.

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25 old Blackpool photos which depict changes to roads and buildings through the years

These vintage pictures reflect Blackpool back to the last century and beyond.

25. Blackpool Through the Years

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