From the market where the old BHS building now stands to a great shot of Queen Street with the Cenotaph in the background, these pictures remind us how Blackpool has changed.
They have been plucked from our archives and some haven’t seen the light of day since they were first published. From strip show venues to the demolition of some of Blackpool’s most prized shops as the town’s redevelopment took place, its beaches and piers, they are an eclectic look at times gone by.
19. Streets and buildings in the past
Buildings being demolished at the junction of Church Street and Caunce Street, Stanley Terrace in 1934 | National World
20. Streets and buildings 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
21. Streets and buildings in the past
Savoy Cafe, October 1937. This was onCentral 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
22. Streets and buildings in the past
Church Street, Blackpool in 1937. This photo shows cottages being demolished to make way for the Art Deco building which housed TH Bennett garage and car showroom | National World
23. Streets and buildings 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
24. Streets and buildings in the past
A snowy scene looking towards the old boating pool and lift | National World