After many attempt the tractor crane and traction engine pull down the huge wall left standing amid the ruins of Boots in 1936 after a huge fireAfter many attempt the tractor crane and traction engine pull down the huge wall left standing amid the ruins of Boots in 1936 after a huge fire
After many attempt the tractor crane and traction engine pull down the huge wall left standing amid the ruins of Boots in 1936 after a huge fire

31 incredible retro pictures of derelict and demolished Blackpool buildings through the years

By Claire Lark
Published 18th Oct 2023, 10:56 BST
Updated 18th Oct 2023, 11:20 BST
Blackpool has certainly changed through the years.

Whilst one building is flattened, another pops up somewhere else in an ever-evolving landscape. And it’s been happening for decades as these brilliant pictures show various stages of demolition and regeneration across the town. Old theatres have gone, shops, industrial buildings. Take a look and see if you can recognise any…

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The old fish dock offices in Fleetwood which were demolished to make way for Freeport

7. Demolished Blackpool

The old fish dock offices in Fleetwood which were demolished to make way for Freeport Photo: Submit

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Down it comes...workmen demolish the famous Welcome Arch at the south end of Blackpool Promenade in January 1969

8. Demolished Blackpool

Down it comes...workmen demolish the famous Welcome Arch at the south end of Blackpool Promenade in January 1969 Photo: Historical

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Workmen demolish a Blackpool landmark at Devonshire Square in 1965. The old tram shelter was re-built after inland tram routes were scrapped

9. Demolished Blackpool

Workmen demolish a Blackpool landmark at Devonshire Square in 1965. The old tram shelter was re-built after inland tram routes were scrapped Photo: submit

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Old-look Blackpool began to give way to a new image when the Palace complex was demolished early in 1962. The new Lewis's store opened in April, 1964. This shows the building of the foundations and underground storage areas

10. Demolished Blackpool

Old-look Blackpool began to give way to a new image when the Palace complex was demolished early in 1962. The new Lewis's store opened in April, 1964. This shows the building of the foundations and underground storage areas Photo: submit

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Fleetwood Power Station chimney comes down in 1984

11. Demolished Blackpool

Fleetwood Power Station chimney comes down in 1984 Photo: National World

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The Majestic Hotel in St Annes being demolished

12. Demolished Blackpool

The Majestic Hotel in St Annes being demolished Photo: Submit

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