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.
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13. As they were closing
Debenhams was Hounshill's flagship store but it closed down last year after the pandemic destroyed trade Photo: National World
14. As they were closing
Peter Bevan was a menswear shop on Church Street for many years. This was one his last sales before the store closed down in 2003 Photo: Rob Lock
15. As they were closing
La Senza in Houndshill as it was about to close its doors Photo: Martin Bostock
17. As they were closing
The Houndshill flagship store Debenhams closed last year Photo: National World
18. As they were closing
Standerwicks China and Glass was forced to close down because of the changing business nature of Queen Street Photo: Mike Foster