From its humble beginnings to a town centre with shops, shopping centres, theatres, pubs and cafes, the main drag of retail streets has changed somewhat through the years. It’s hard to imagine what it was like all those years ago. It’s changed but still very familiar. These pictures are step back in time through the decades to visit the old days.
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2. Blackpool Town Centre memories
Orry's outfitters at the corner of Church Street and Bank Hey Street makes way for the new Lewis's store as the Palace block is demolished in 1962 | National World
3. Blackpool Town Centre memories
Clifton Street looking towards Abingdon Street Post Office, Blackpool Town Hall on the right. Yates's Wine Lodge on the left | National World
4. Blackpool Town Centre memories
Abingdon Street looking north from the junction with Church Street in the 1900s | National World
5. Blackpool Town Centre memories
Feldman's Theate in the distance. Possibly 1950s, early 60s | National World
6. Blackpool Town Centre memories
When this view of Church Street looking towards the Hippodrome Theatre was captured in 1925, St John's Churchyard was still fenced off with it's gravestones in place and the tramlines still carried passengers to Marton . Today the area has been transformed, with open spaces, fountains and sculptures | National World