53 retro shots capturing Blackpool town centre at its vibrant best in the ’70s and ’80s

A great collection of photos here from the 70s and 80s which show street scenes from the centre of Blackpool,.

Abingdon Street Barbecue in its earlier days, Church Street and the redevelopment of Victoria Street show how things were beginning to change. Houndshill, shops and old cars will bring the memories flooding back.

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