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...


20. Blackpool streets in the past
Buildings being demolished at the junction of Church Street and Caunce Street, Stanley Terrace in 1934 | National World

21. Blackpool streets in the past
Central Promenade takes on an untidy look as rubbish began to pile up in October 1969 | National World

22. Blackpool streets in the past
Church Street 1939 viewed from the Grand Theatre door looking towards the promenade. County Hotel in the distance on the left and empty shops awaiting demolition on the right | National World

23. Blackpool streets in the past
Savoy Cafe, October 1937. This was on Central Promenade and shows the demolition of the buildings (including the Savoy Cafe ) between Church Street and West Street. Robert's Oyster Bar on the far left | National World

24. Blackpool streets in the past
This open space in the centre of blackpool disappeared when they built the British Home Stores and the multi-storey car park | National World


