When it was built in the 1980s, several of Blackpool’s oldest streets disappeared to make way for it including Tower Street, Sefton Street and Water Street. At the time, with a price tag of £5m, Houndshill was one of Britain’s most streamlined and modern shopping centres. It was built by John Laings and when it opened comprised 40 shops, a restaurant and a coffee bar.
In case you missed them Blackpool's earliest days in the 1800s
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The Dolls House at the corner of Sefton Street and Temple Street
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Aerial view from Blackpool Tower looking North. Market Street ( in the centre ) runs parallel with the Promenade and Corporation Street on the right. The long roofs of the old St John's Market and Boots Chemist are in the centre with the town hall and Yates's Wine Lodge are at the top. H Samuel is in the same position as today, on the corner of Church Street and Bank Hey Street. Also on church street are Alexandre taylors, Parker's Restaurant and cafe and Dicks shoes
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The Railway Inn, Bonny Street awaiting demolition in the early 1970s
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This emotive Coronation Street style picture shows Bonny Street, Blackpool running parallel with the Golden Mile