As the Holiday Inn opened this week we take a look back at the building which stood in its place - the old Wilko store which was also Fine Fare, Food Giant and others along the way. It was demolished four years ago to make way for the new hotel and what a difference it has made. On the other side of the ‘gateway’ are the new council offices, Sainsbury’s - which has been there a few years now - but they have all changed the area completely. It is unrecognisable. Rememember Peter Jones Carpets and the Wheatsheaf? The Tache? They are lost to the history books to make way for this bright, new development.
"I would say this is one of the best buys on the market" Impressive Fleetwood house has two walk-in wardrobes
3. Demolition underway at The Wheatsheaf, Talbot Road, Blackpool. / following a fire there
Demolition of The Wheatsheaf pub
6. Building Talbot Gateway
Work progressing on new council offices (right) and the Sainsbury's supermarket (left) in 2013