There were other factors as well but the golden age of shopping slowly began to fade as we became more tech savvy. These shops all graced Blackpool’s high streets and shopping centres until, for varying reasons, they had to close. Remember C&A and our beloved Woolworths? There are some nostalgic scenes here which show their final days of trading. Texstyle World was another, Lewis’s Benetton… they will have you reminiscing.
In case you missed them: 18 street scenes from around Blackpool which take you back to town centre sights in the 90s
7. As they closed
C&A manageress Pat Ross with her staff waved their final goodbye as the store closes for the last time Photo: Dawn Castle
8. As they were closing
Remember Sweetens Bookshop in the town centre? It closed down in 1997 Photo: Bill Johnson
9. As they were closing
The Eiseneggerklassiker shop on Victoria Street closed down in 2005 Photo: Mike Foster
11. As they were closing
Placard carrying staff protest outside Lewis's in Blackpool against the store's proposed closure in 1991 Photo: staff
12. As they were closing
Karen Sikorski takes advantage of the closing down sale at Woolworths in Bank Hey Street Photo: Martin Bostock