It has been home to RHO Hills, Lewis’s, TJ Hughes and many high street names which are long gone. WH Smith, Littlewoods… they are all remembered in this gallery of photos.
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1. Bank Hey Street Memories
Lewis's department store ruled bank Hey Street back in the day. This photo was probably taken in the late 70s early 80s. The American Pancake House can be seen in the distance Photo: staff
4. Bank Hey Street Memories
This photo isn't strictly Bank Hey Street but the building in the far distance was called Bank Hey, which presumably was where the street name came from. The photo was taken looking down Victoria Street and shows Crystal Palace, which was Blackpool's first public building. It was built in 1846 on the site of the future Winter Gardens Photo: submit
6. Bank Hey Street Memories
The Edith Centre, Marks and Spencer Store at the junction of Bank Hey Street and Albert Road, probably 1970s Photo: National World