Set back from main drag of Blackpool’s tourist areas, South Shore is its own proud community. It has several high streets and shops that many people will remember back to the days where they did their every day shopping, almost from their doorsteps. As it’s just a stone’s throw from the beach and in the shadows of two of Blackpool’s largest tourist attractions – the Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle - it’s still a thriving area.
1. South Shore nostalgia
Another view around the same time of Highfield Road. A baby shop is on the corner with a couple of pharmacies over the road. Photo: National World
2. South Shore nostalgia
Highfield Road in May 1990 at the junction with Ash Street. Mike Swift DIY and an Opticians dominate the scene Photo: National World
3. South Shore nostalgia
A view of shops in Watson Road, 1990 Photo: National World
4. South Shore nostalgia
Cellar 5 Off Licence across the road in this picture of Highfield Road, 1989 Photo: National World
5. South Shore nostalgia
Cellar 5 off licence at the other side of the street in this 1989 image of Highfield Road. A bathroom and shower centre to the right Photo: JPIMedia
6. South Shore nostalgia
This was Waterloo Road in 1990. On the back of the photo it says that South Shore was a vibrant area aiming to provide excitement and entertainment for the millions of holidaymakers that visited the area every year Photo: National World