17 nostalgic Blackpool pictures in the 1960s and 1970s showing Church Street, Caunce Street and Kings Square
These pictures highlight Blackpool town centre through two decades.
By Claire Lark
Published 6th Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2024, 15:24 BST
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It was when the pedestrianisation of Church Street was underway and diversions plagued the town centre as the radical changes were made. There's an aerial shot looking north from the old Central Car park, featuring the sea front and the buildings in adjacent streets. A well-known school uniform shop is pictured in Church Street too. It was a time of change.
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Littlewoods, Timpsons and a sign for Alexandra Clothing are pictured in this photo. The police officer looks like he was moving traffic cones. At the time road works were going on in Church Street Photo: National World
Littlewoods, Timpsons and a sign for Alexandra Clothing are pictured in this photo. The police officer looks like he was moving traffic cones. At the time road works were going on in Church Street Photo: National World