18 street scenes from around Blackpool which take you back to town centre sights in the 90s

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From the chain stores we miss to small shops which nestled in the side streets away from the town centre, these photos take a nostalgic walk through Blackpool remembering how it all looked 30 years ago.

The junction of Abingdon Street and Church Street in 1994. Next, Marshalls Newsagents and Greenwoods can be seen

The junction of Abingdon Street and Church Street in 1994. Next, Marshalls Newsagents and Greenwoods can be seen

Queen Street, Topping Street, Birley Street, Abingdon Street – they are all there, as well as others with plenty of faces too. You might see yourself in the crowds. And look at the cars from back in the day, they will have you reminiscing over what is a nostalgic era.

1. Streets and views in the 90s

This is a lively, bustling, middle of the summer scene in Blackpool’s Bank Hey Street in the 90s

Photo: JPIMedia

This is a lively, bustling, middle of the summer scene in Blackpool's Bank Hey Street in the 90s

2. Streets and views in the 90s

Dixons on the corner of Corporation Street

Photo: JPIMedia

Dixons on the corner of Corporation Street

3. Streets and views in the 90s

The Tower Shopping Centre on Bank Hey Street in September 1993

Photo: JPIMedia

The Tower Shopping Centre on Bank Hey Street in September 1993

4. Streets and views in the 90s

Queen Street in 1991 when it was a shopping district. Today the area is a thriving hub for bars and restaurants

Photo: JPIMedia

Queen Street in 1991 when it was a shopping district. Today the area is a thriving hub for bars and restaurants

5. Streets and views in the 90s

This scene looks down Corporation Street towards the Grand Theatre. The entrance to Birley Street is on the left. This was possibly mid-90s. Note the queue to the cash machine at the Nat West

Photo: JPIMedia

This scene looks down Corporation Street towards the Grand Theatre. The entrance to Birley Street is on the left. This was possibly mid-90s. Note the queue to the cash machine at the Nat West

6. Streets and views in the 90s

Another view of Queen Street in September 1983

Photo: JPIMedia

Another view of Queen Street in September 1983

7. Streets and views in the 90s

View of Topping Street, 1999

Photo: DAVE NELSON

View of Topping Street, 1999

8. Streets and views in the 90s

The junction of Caunce Street and Church Street as it was in October 1992. Just Tiles and Stewart’s Radio are in the picture

Photo: JPIMedia

The junction of Caunce Street and Church Street as it was in October 1992. Just Tiles and Stewart's Radio are in the picture

9. Streets and views in the 90s

The junction of Corporation Street and Birley Street which housed Apparel and British Home Stores

Photo: JPIMedia

The junction of Corporation Street and Birley Street which housed Apparel and British Home Stores

10. Streets and views in the 90s

Roadworks underway in this photo of Abingdon Street looking towards Talbot Road in April 1991

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Roadworks underway in this photo of Abingdon Street looking towards Talbot Road in April 1991

11. Streets and views in the 90s

Work had started on a prominent building on the corner of Abingdon Street and Clifton Street in 1992. The site was decline but had been bought by the Bradford and Bingley Building Society.

Photo: JPIMedia

Work had started on a prominent building on the corner of Abingdon Street and Clifton Street in 1992. The site was decline but had been bought by the Bradford and Bingley Building Society.

12. Streets and views in the 90s

Birley Street in January 1996

Photo: JPIMedia

Birley Street in January 1996

13. Streets and views in the 90s

The Coffee Pot and its outdoor tables with Thomas Cook and Barclays Bank beyond in Birley Street

Photo: JPIMedia

The Coffee Pot and its outdoor tables with Thomas Cook and Barclays Bank beyond in Birley Street

14. Streets and views in the 90s

Another from Birley Street after its pedestrianisation. This could be towards the end of the 90s, possibly early 2000s. Remember Leather Kingdom and United Colours of Benetton on the right?

Photo: JPIMedia

Another from Birley Street after its pedestrianisation. This could be towards the end of the 90s, possibly early 2000s. Remember Leather Kingdom and United Colours of Benetton on the right?

15. Streets and views in the 90s

Clifton Street in February 1993. Cheltenham and Gloucester, Bradford and Bingley and The Evening Gazette’s office, 1993

Photo: JPIMedia

Clifton Street in February 1993. Cheltenham and Gloucester, Bradford and Bingley and The Evening Gazette's office, 1993

16. Streets and views in the 90s

The Strand in 1993. Chloe, a women’s fashion store on the corner with Kelly’s Bar to the left and Strand Restaurant

Photo: JPIMedia

The Strand in 1993. Chloe, a women's fashion store on the corner with Kelly's Bar to the left and Strand Restaurant
17. Streets and views in the 90s

Are you in the bus queue? Birley Street, 1994

Photo: JPIMediaAre you in the bus queue? Birley Street, 1994