They are all from our archives - C&A, Lewis's, Binns and lots more. And we have included pictures of some of the staff who worked at these stores too. Blackpool still has a fantastic shopping centre but these places were all firm favourites and many people have fond memories of them.
1. Blackpool's loved and lost shops
Diana Warren was a fashion boutique. The Blackpool store is pictured here in the Houndshill in July 1984 Photo: National World
2. Blackpool's loved and lost shops
Staff from Lewis's protest over the buyout of the department store Photo: National World
3. Blackpool's loved and lost shops
Liz Conway organising stock on the upper sales floor at C&A in July 1974 Photo: National World
4. Blackpool's loved and lost shops
A view of the iconic Lewis's store on Blackpool seafront Photo: National World
5. Blackpool's loved and lost shops
Burtons Menswear Photo: National World
6. Blackpool's lost shops
This is Binns where Primark stands now. It was a hugely popular store and replaced RHO Hills in 1978. It was part of the House of Fraser chain but closed in 1987 Photo: National World