21 retro pictures of Bispham which capture the Blackpool suburb in the 70s, 80s and 90s

With its own identity and close-knit community, Blackpool’s Bispham district has two distinct shopping areas – Red Bank Road and Bispham Village.

By Claire Lark

Published 13th Mar 2023, 15:45 BST

Updated 4th Mar 2024, 14:44 BST

These pictures go back to the 1970s to remind us what the area was like, particularly the shopping areas as well as how the promenade looked. And the roundabout too…

Red Bank Road as it was in 1993

1. Bispham Memories

Red Bank Road as it was in 1993 Photo: National World

This photo was taken in 1971 and shows the Midland Bank and Red Bank Radio nestled among shops in Bispham Village

2. Bispham Memories

This photo was taken in 1971 and shows the Midland Bank and Red Bank Radio nestled among shops in Bispham Village Photo: National World

Central Red Bank Road - Christine's Shoes and Leatherwear, Pimm's Fruit and Veg and Sport and Scout. Remember Sport and Scout?

3. Bispham Memories

Central Red Bank Road - Christine's Shoes and Leatherwear, Pimm's Fruit and Veg and Sport and Scout. Remember Sport and Scout? Photo: National World

Bispham Community Centre in July 1988

4. Bispham Memories

Bispham Community Centre in July 1988 Photo: National World

Little Bispham tram station is featured in this photo from August 1993

5. Bispham Memories

Little Bispham tram station is featured in this photo from August 1993 Photo: National World

The heart of Bispham Village in 1972 - Bispham Gas, Waverley Furnishers...

6. Bispham Memories

The heart of Bispham Village in 1972 - Bispham Gas, Waverley Furnishers... Photo: National World

Blackpool Bispham Blackpool Pleasure Beach