From the market where the old BHS building now stands to a great shot of Queen Street with the Cenotaph in the background, these pictures remind us how Blackpool has changed.
They have been plucked from our archives and some haven’t seen the light of day since they were first published. From strip show venues to the demolition of some of Blackpool’s most prized shops as the town’s redevelopment took place, its beaches and piers, they are an eclectic look at times gone by.
26. Streets and buildings in the past
The caption on the back of this photo says - 'Under an angry sky, the high winds were still sweeping sand from the dunes across the road at Squires Gate as workmen fought to keep the thoroughfare clear' This was September 26 1952 | National World
27. Streets and buildings in the past
This photo from 1933 was taken to show where the new Derby Baths would be | National World
28. Streets and buildings in the past
Church street junction of Coronation Street. The shop right of centre is Barkers and is advertising 'holiday wear' at the top of its windows. It was replaced in 1938 by Littlewoods. The white building is the Adelphi Hotel and to the right of the hotel is Taylors chemist | National World