Marks and Spencer has had a firm foothold on Church Street for decades. It has and still is weathering the storm of high street decline in Blackpool and these pictures remind us of its past. From new buildings to staff, customers and the shop floor, they will bring back plenty of shopping memories.
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1. Nostalgic M&S
M&S staff canteen in 1980. Pity the prices for a working lunch weren't the same these days - a three course meal was 10p Photo: National World
2. Nostalgic M&S
Marks and Spencer in July 1989. The caption on the back says 'Right of way - mums and children storm the portals'. Photo: National World
3. Nostalgic M&S
Marks and Spencer store manager inside the Church shop in 1980 Photo: National World
4. Nostalgic M&S
Preparing to celebrate Marks and Spencer's centenary at the Blackpool Church Street store were section manager Heather Churchman, store manager Steve O Brien and sales advisor Mary Lupton Photo: Martin Bostock
6. Nostalgic M&S
An undated photo as work underway on a new look Marks and Spencer Photo: National World