They go right back to the 1920s through to the more recent years of the 1990s. "I think it's fascinating to look at old pictures to see how times have changed" Some streets have vanished completely whilst others have been redeveloped. Others remain almost untouched, except for the shop names and the cars...


14. Blackpool streets in the past
This is Water Street in the old Hounds Hill district. The large building on the left was the Fylde Water Board office | National World

15. Blackpools streets in the past
The new dual carriageway on Preston New Road, 1965 | National World

16. Blackpool streets in the past
Cottages at Layton Rakes - thought to be the likely site of the Number 2 public house at the junction of Church Street and Elizabeth Street | National World

17. Blackpool streets in the past
Bin bags piled high in an alleyway off Hull Road | National World

18. Blackpool streets in the past
Queen Square in 1954 - cenotaph and taxi drivers shelter | National World


