They are all town centre images with a couple of surprises thrown in which are slightly out of the central district, but you will recognise them. The photos take us on a journey to the shops of the day, the redevelopment of buildings and streets how we once knew them. Some have changed beyond recognition. We still have a great town centre and much has been done to improve it with more to come. But delving into the past takes us back to familiar times...
In case you missed them: It’s now Blackpool’s Primark but do you remember it when it was like this in the 1990s?
1. 1980s Rewind
Coronation Street with a diversion in place. Trueform Shoes in the far distance Photo: National World
2. 1980s Rewind
Work to build the new Marks and Spencer was underway in this early 1980s picture. This was the view in Victoria Street Photo: National World
3. 1980s Rewind
The imposing Lewis's building and shoppers taking the weight off their feet. This could possibly be the 1970s rather than 80s Photo: National World
4. 1980s Rewind
On the back of this 1984 picture it says 'Blackpool Talbot Road conservation area'. Midland Bank is firmly in focus Photo: National World
5. 1980s Rewind
This was in June 1982 when coping stones crashed from the roof of buildings in Queen Street Photo: National World
6. 1980s Rewind
This is the junction of Bank Hey Street and Victoria Street in the mid 1980s. Boots to the left and the American Pancake House to the right with the tower standing tall above them Photo: National World