27 long-forgotten pictures of Topping Street and Deansgate in Blackpool which show shops and old cars

Topping Street is not one of the longest shopping streets in Blackpool but was one of the busiest back in the day.

These pictures revisit an array of thriving shops, offices, restaurants and pubs which you may remember in an area which is tucked away from the main shopping district. Deansgate is also included – remember Steals?

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25. Topping Street and Deansgate

Brian London and business partner Ronnie Hunter opened their new Topping Street operation in 1977. It cost £60,000 to set up | National World

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26. Topping Street and Deansgate

Fraser Eagle travel agents | National World

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27. Topping Street and Deansgate

The point duty policeman was still on duty when a new office block ( Prudential House ) replaced the Talbot Hotel and its famous bowling green | National World