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.
13. Blackpool Town Centre memories
Church Street in the throes of pedestrianisation | National World
14. Blackpool Town Centre memories
Victoria Street at it's junction with Corporation Street . Undated - late 1970s | National World
15. Blackpool Town Centre memories
Blackpool Gazette final edtion from the old Victoria Street premises in 1987 | National World
17. Blackpool Town Centre memories
Huttons Chocolate Shop was on the corner of Abingdon Street and Clifton Street | National World
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