Claire Lark

6 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Claire Lark

Have a look at these photos which show classic building examples of this particular 1930's style in Blackpool. This is by no means exhaustive and there are other great examples, some which you can still admire whilst others are lost to history…1. Blackpool's Art Deco BuildingsWe can't forget the Winter Gardens unique Art Deco design... | National World2. Blackpool's Art Deco BuildingsTourist Information Centre - long gone | National World3.

6 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Claire Lark

Abingdon Street Barbecue in its earlier days, Church Street and the redevelopment of Victoria Street show how things were beginning to change. Houndshill, shops and old cars will bring the memories flooding back. 1. Vintage streetsLittlewoods, 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 | National World2.

6 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Claire Lark

How good would it be to rewind time and go back to the nightclubs we miss the most in Blackpool? We asked you which clubs you remember the most and you responded with some memorable places. Blackpool had a thriving nightlife in the 1980s and 1990s and it’s wonderful that we still have an archive full of memorable pictures which take you right back. These are just a fraction of the places you told us about – remember Frenchy’s, Stix, Madisons…? They are all there for a good old reminisce.

6 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Claire Lark

Blackpool had bars and clubs on every corner back in the day. It’s legendary for its nightlife and locals who like a pint or two could take their pick. Whether it was the pub on the corner, a new wine bar in town or one of Blackpool’s fabulous nightclubs, no excuse was ever needed for a night out. These pictures remember the pubs, the punters and the landlords. As Andy Croft said: “Couldn’t beat an afternoon sesh in Rumours!”BlackpoolPubsNightclubsPromsLandlordsfirst person

6 days ago | lep.co.uk | Claire Lark

The 1990s were another decade of change for Preston, with many more buildings being demolished, but new ones taking their place. Some parts of the town centre (as it still was then) were transformed completely. And Preston Docks moved from being a busy shipping area to a bustling leisure and living space. 1. titleThis was the junction of Charnley Street and St. Wilfrid Street, Preston in May 1990.