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
26. As they were closing
C&A staff pose for a final picture - were you there? Photo: submitted
27. As they were closing
Lewis's department store on the Promenade eventually closed in 1993 Photo: submit
28. As they were closing
Mopping up after Woolworths in Blackpool closed its doors for the last time Photo: Bill Johnson
29. As they closed
A hug for a colleague - Diana Howe and Margaret Evans who worked at C&A Photo: Dawn Castle