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.
32. Vintage streets
Readers have asked for photos of Golderbergs in previoud picture galleries. The ladies fashion store was a huge hit in the 1980s. Mothercare is to the left at the entrance to Houndshill | National World
33. Fine Fare, described as hypermarket in this photo. The huge store was under construction
Fine Fare, described as hypermarket in this photo. The huge store was under construction | National World
34. Vintage streets
Cashiers at Fine Fare's new multi million pound store on its opening day in May 1979. It opened to a fanfare of celebrities including comic trio The Goodies, Blackpool Tower's Charlie Cairoli and his sidekick Jimmy Buchanan | National World
35. Vintage streets
Supermarket Fine Fare under construction in Blackpool on the corner of Talbot Road and Dickson Road | National World
36. Vintage streets
This was Novermber 1995, the Sweater Shop had replaced Next in this photo. Burtons menswear pictured too | National World