It runs from the promenade and cuts right through to Whitegate Drive. In the very early days (we’re talking 1700s!) it was called Lane Ends and even then, it was the main route for visitors to Blackpool and naturally became the centre of town as it expanded outwards from the seafront.
These photos take in the 1990s back through the decades and show all the well known memorable shops, cafes, bars and cinemas – as well as its pedestrianisation 30 odd years ago.
19. Church Street Memories
A deserted Church Street just before work started on the pedestrianisation of the area in 2003 Photo: Submit
20. Church Street Memories
Four neighbouring shops - Jackson the Tailor, Cavendish furniture, John Collier and Richard Shops in 2000 Photo: submit
21. Church Street Memories
This was Church Street in 1975, some shops will still be remembered. The area was on the brink of pedestrianisation Photo: National World
23. Church Street Memories
Exterior of Cow Bar on the corner of Church Street, and Abingdon St back in 1997 Photo: Bill Johnson
24. Church Street Memories
This scene was taken in 1976. The caption on the back simply reads 'The prime Church Street site' Photo: National World