Empty & Abandoned? In Blackpool 4K

[@briansmyth4633]

Another good video Steve, pity that some of these buildings will probably be bought by property developers and converted into apartments at sky high rents that locals won't be able to afford

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Good point Brian.

[@petersmith6974]

Dingy divers housing at taxpayers expense.

[@andymoore9977]

You can't get sky high rents in Blackpool.

[@paulmeaden5731]

Just returned from a 3 day trip. I've always loved this place, but what I saw behind the prom was shocking. Constant fighting, even in the afternoons, parents screaming at their kids, feral teens everywhere, deprivation is sad to see. Won't be going back

[@nbvhoho2738]

Cleevleys is better to stay tram it in Feral kids tend to be foxhall houses near the odeon

[@briansmyth4633]

I'm shocked as to how much the back streets just off the promenade have become with derilict buildings, boarded up guest Houses and hotels almost everywhere you look. The back streets used to be thriving with holiday makers and locals but now they are deserted as many people including myself stick to the prom because they find them intimidating especially at night

[@paulmeaden5731]

@@briansmyth4633 same here. Not just at night. We stayed in a b and b behind the prom and it was like a ghetto. There were fights , arguments and people walking around like zombies even in the morning. Sad to see.

[@scooteringblackpool8249]

Violin Shop now moved to Poulton.. I remember the ancient lift to get to the upstairs, just looked like it was from a Paris apartment building..

[@peterjohnson2205]

I was the man from the Pru to over twenty years and went to that building several times it was the Sub Divisional Office for D Division hope this information helps Peter from Ramsbottom 👍

[@maccate6868]

The old Jobcentre was built sometime in the 90’s. I had applied for promotion to be the business manager there in the late 90’s. Didn’t get it though. It is possibly still under lease to the DWP and just mothballed as surplus to requirements as the need for the number of large Jobcentre buildings decreased with the introduction of Universal Credit and government cutbacks.

[@stevenwade7466]

More money wasted then

[@andymoore9977]

@@stevenwade7466 It would have been a waste to keep them open.

[@stevenwade7466]

@@andymoore9977 just like they would be in Liverpool.

[@mikecaine3643]

Such a shame - some of those hotels that are now derelict would make grand houses .And the old Post Office esp. with the red telephone boxes could be made into some really unique apartments !

[@gthbtn]

Some of the newer hotels on the seafront that aren't as derelict (yet) could be reopened to house the homeless that seem to be littering the streets, even as a temporary measure during the winter...

[@mikecaine3643]

@@gthbtn That's true - I don't see why empty properties cannot be used for the homeless - it would provide them with an address - one of the requirements for getting a job .

[@jamesbaird9691]

It was great seeing this video Stephen. I used to visit my Dad in the Town Hall in the '70's and early '80's. Can't remember what floor he was on, and then he moved into an office in Queen St. It's amazing and shocking how many derelict buildings there are. Very interesting.

[@carlleedham6256]

This is happening everywhere, shops, banks, council buildings etc all shutting, and it's all down to that little smart phone in your pocket. It'll end up like it was 100 years ago where people lived in the centre of towns

[@eph2817]

I am not complicit because I don't have one.

[@mickharrison9004]

I worked at that post office years ago Edward Street behind it was royal mail main entrance ,amazing building and another sad loss to the town but like you say should be re developed soon .

[@johnturner1073]

I remember when that self-serving MP Marsden pretended to be fighting to keep open the main post office, then voted in the Commons for his party's despicable plans to go-ahead, thus condemning many main post offices around the country and placing them in WH Smith's. That went well, didn't it?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

That numpty didn't even live in Blackpool. I think his real address was Brighton or somewhere.

[@johnturner1073]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Yep, Brighton. Delighted I was able to help vote out the hypocrite at the last election.

[@mickharrison9004]

Well said he was another example of looking after himself first ,before the people and places he represents .

[@andymoore9977]

Main post offices (Crown Offices) have no place in modern life. Their demise was inevitable. So yes, it went well for the economy. We have to attribute it to Blair and Brown.

[@Suecutler86]

Another fab video Stephen. I remember going to prudential house years ago when i was younger for careers advice from connexions that must have been 2002/2003. I also went in the old Jobcentre back then aswell looking for jobs, im sure the home bargains next door used to be a woolworths. Its good to see something being done with those old hotel/B&Bs opposite central library its been far too long. Would love to see the inside of the old main postoffice that building is amazing ❤

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Suzanne.

[@andymoore9977]

I can recall getting careers advice in Prudential House back in the 70s! And Yes it was Woolworths.

[@Suecutler86]

@@andymoore9977 i thought it was a woolworths, i moved out of the area a few years ago and only recently moved back so racking my brain trying to think what used to be where lol x

[@juliemcgarty4764]

Another great video stephen so sad to see boarded up buildings

[@meirionhughes8137]

Absolutely fantastic video, Mr walk on the wild side. But unbelievable, that these Buildings are all closed, and Boarded up. I'm going to watch it again, you said it unbelievable. But Brilliantly filmed, Thanks very much for your video.💚👍.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Meirion.

[@kokloketan1177]

I used to patronize the general post office quite often in those days and red box booths infront of the building..Stephen thanks once again to show us some old buildings still existing around in the town centre...Is the bus station still around at the Talbot square?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

There is no bus station in Blackpool. What was the bus station is now a gym, but there is a still a multi story car park above it although it was refaced with trendy glass that glows with LEDs.

[@jen6251]

Good video tonight , can't wait for weekend and next week

[@James4536]

Loving the Blackpool & Southport video’s mate.. 👍

[@dannycostello1978]

Hi Steve. First time commenting - I've only had chance to really look at your videos recently. Very entertaining, you seem a natural with your commentary and local knowledge. I look forward to more, and maybe a look down Withnell Road and Station Road? They have many memories. Cheers. Danny.

[@jennybates]

Prudential house is used as an adult education center, now. It's linked to Blackpool college, and the job center.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for the info.

[@JamesSmith-iz4mv]

Fantastic video Stephen once again love it

[@dazmc7744]

Heartbreaking seeing these old buildings empty 😢

[@stephenshippam9374]

Hi as always another interesting video look forward to your next one. Best wishes to you

[@tinniswood2577]

Our main town centre PO closed, a great purposeful building. Now, the post office services are run from within WHSmith, something like toytown.

[@johnturner1073]

That happened in Blackpool, then WH Smith closed as well! Brilliant! For months we were left without a main post office. There is one now near the railway station, but a bit off the beaten track for most shoppers...

[@juliec70]

Some beautiful buildings its a shame to see them empty, great video Stephen 😊

[@kenforshaw8901]

Wow Steve another excellent video showing many vacant businesses which means certainly a very large reduction of income due to loss of rates on these buildings which could be used to redevelop Blackpool. Combined the loss of income to the council from the other derelict properties and old hotels and guest houses this must be substantial.

[@1990Trigger]

Prudential house has still got at least 2 company's in it. One is a back to work training company and there's at least one other that has something to do with getting people back to work also. I was in there 3 weeks ago is all.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks. I remember going for careers advice 30 years ago but ever since then I've been wondering what it was used for.

[@1990Trigger]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool yeah it's more or less the same thing as that still. There is some signs on the door next to the salad bowl that has what company's are still active in there, but you are correct in that it is mostly abandoned. Glad I cold help

[@paulapplegate9585]

The RBS building was originally a Williams and Glynn's bank. Any advice on fiddle service currently? Good stuff as always

[@nigel1964]

Hi Stephen the Royal Bank building is now being redeveloped as luxury apartments there was an article in the Gazette in May

[@chojingab]

Hi whats happening with Abbingdon Street market? Great video, keep them coming

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Not sure.

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always they need to sort that old post office building out could be renovated into something really nice same goes for the other buildings not used a fantastic video Stephen very informative take care xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes I agree Wendy.

[@davidbyrnes136]

Enjoyed that video Steve, especially when myself and my wife would walk by these buildings when we would be over from Ireland and it's nice to know there history. Where was your grandad from Steve? Well done, enjoyed that little tour👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It was my dad's dad over from Ireland. Most of them played the fiddle.

[@dianeshepherd7913]

Such a shame accomodation for some people. Very informative thanks.

[@disullivan958]

Love the way you always get the tower in your films😁

[@waynepaxford7263]

That was excellent video Stephen it was great to see coiln on your video yesterday and it aslo good to see you on colin seaside video too can't wait for next video hope you and your family and friends are well and safe

[@junelaw4162]

Evenin Wayne

[@waynepaxford7263]

@@junelaw4162 hi June law how you mate

[@junelaw4162]

@@waynepaxford7263 all good thanks how’s you doing

[@waynepaxford7263]

@@junelaw4162 all good here thanks

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Wayne. I forgot to look at Colin's video, so I'll check it out now.

[@eddiek0507]

Looks like some of those buildings have been empty for many years. It's a wonder something can't be done with the owners, to tidy up the frontages...

[@gthbtn]

I wonder how much of it is developers who hoped Blackpool would get the casino (from a few years ago,) and have held onto them waiting for a better return? The Central Station development will hopefully lead to them being sold off or redeveloped. I personally think any building bought and left to rot should have the owners forced to maintain it to a decent standard (even if it's just to paint the outside,) or the council can take posession.

[@eddiek0507]

@@gthbtn 100%👍🏻

[@helenpolson2453]

Hi Stephen sorry l miss the start of the video as l was at work

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

I appear to have missed this video! I shall save it for after I’ve done my Sunday chores and can relax this afternoon with my “Sunday Walk in the Wildside fix”

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Cool.

[@wayne.s]

Good video steve, the old red phone boxes are lengendary.

[@belong53]

Obviously. these abandoned buildings have owners and landlords. Can the council research vis Local Taxes and the Land Registry and enforce owners to sell the properties or compulsory purchase them. They are an eyesore which spoils the look of Blackpool

[@mickharrison9004]

Well said but the council aren't bothered about the town ,as anyone who's been around a few years can tell you ,them buildings opposite the closed jobcentre have been like that for over ten years , unbelievable .

[@martyevans8999]

Funny thing is blackpool got 2 empty job centres and they decided to spend money to open another one in the old argos building by coral island 🤣 can't make it up the amount of money the council waste here

[@johnturner1073]

And God knows how much has been spent on a new skate park in Stanley Park when other parts of the park are badly rundown and in need of repair. For instance, the trellis fencing in the Italian Gardens has needed repairing/replacing for many, many years.

[@junelaw4162]

I hope they keep those iron railings at the old post office as it’s part of the structure a bit of rubbin down and paint they will look amazin so sad to see so many empty buildings till the next one 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I hope so too.

[@yasminet6355]

At 9.05 that red door was the entrance to the old telephone exchange. Long since abandoned. The building to the right was just a manual exchange I think.

[@phildeffley6380]

Hi Steven great video let's hope all these buildings get a new least of life

[@skapunkno1]

I've just realised your old post office is almost identical to ours in Preston complete with phone boxes. They've turned it into a hotel although why anyone would want to stay here is beyond me.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I think there is one like this in most large towns. We also have another at South Shore, but it's not quite as extravagent.

[@kevstraw1812]

A very interesting video! I'm particularly looking forward to seeing you at the old Town Hall, I'd like to see what it looks like inside. I think there's a few buildings you've looked at tonight that have been closed a while , it would be interesting to see what's on the inside. All in all, a very interesting view. I hope you do more like this! Thanks for sharing!.

[@Cody-zd2ye]

When I was a little lad I remember fruit stalls on wheels outside the old Scottish bank on Talbot road.my dad used to drive his British rail Morris van into the court yard at the back of the old post office sorting office were the black roller shutter is . Talbot road all the way down to Devonshire road was railway goods yards Savoy timber was Ribble and standerwick buses .glasdon laminates began life there.cna brewery and the pub which was all white tiles was on the corner of Devi road.they had a field with a horse in it opposite the old Devonshire desease hospital.and one of the very first push button pelican crossing still outside Savoy timber..it's as though the people have been kidnapped by UFOs Bpools full of empty buildings . take care Steve

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Yes there was a violin shop on the first floor I recall. I have visited it myself .

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I remember going there. Must have been late 70's and it was a big adventure for me.

[@gonzomason1490]

I took my first driving theory test in Prudential House when it was written on paper. About 2005/6 I also ended up in the careers office. I forget their name now but they ended up on TV on a fraud exposure show!

[@simonmacdonald7645]

Hi Stephen It's a shame that these buildings are empty and doing nothing councils and community projects should use these buildings to there full potential empty buildings need to be used Or failing into disrepair Which means a lot of money to repair them council need to open up these buildings

[@nbvhoho2738]

Tim is 10.4 you are close to 12m The views are piling up Well done

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Tim will overtake on views soon don't know what he did to gain big views maybe shock thumbnails used to be professional in TV that would be a help charles veitch has also taken off recently shall i do more shock thumbnails?

[@nbvhoho2738]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool do what you do best a hunch too more blackpool content

[@nbvhoho2738]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool mcmaster is the biggest on blackpool ask the burger man he would be mayor of blackpool

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great vlog another history lesson off stephen C

[@craigbrown3019]

They have made the old rbs bank in to holiday flats these a story about it in the gazette

[@gthbtn]

I'm wondering about the need for new, big hotels in Blackpool when there's plenty of accommodation there already. I would worry that the arrival of cheaper chains (like the Premier Inn,) will make it tougher for the smaller guest houses to survive and force them into becoming "HMO's" with several tenants permanently residing instead of visitors and the impact of local services like doctors/schools etc...

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Blackpool has enough HMO's already.

[@jacquiquinn997]

Looking very smart behind the post office area. Even got some trees 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ahh yes, Blackpool does need more trees 🌳🌳🌳

[@jacquiquinn997]

Easily rectified that though eh x

[@bcegerton]

I thought the Post Office had been sold, gutted seeing buildings like that left to rot, they need to board up all the windows

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I thought so too, but the for sale signs are still there.

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

I do hope the old post office development will come to fruition as an Indigo Hotel, part of IHG.

[@mickharrison9004]

Fkn shamefull how our so called council have let this town down ,they could of easily taken over some of them hotels done them up into retirement homes ,or any people's homes rather than leave these buildings in such a grim state ,and it's not that long ago rbs was still open Talbot square was last to go in Blackpool around 5 years ago .

[@junelaw4162]

I hope they keep those iron railings at the old post office it’s the structure of the place a bit of Rubin down and some paint they will look amazin so sad there are so many empty buildings great video really enjoyed it till the next one 😊

[@hectorafc3398]

Hi Steve great vids I lived in Bpool for 5 yes untill 2017 so it's nice 2 see any changes or not as the case maybe, hope 2 return August this yr if I can find accommodation anyway if u Wana meet up 4 a drink when I return

[@terrybowler7215]

You should have no trouble getting accom in Blackpool, hardly anyone goes anymore

[@judym5822]

I hate seeing so many beautiful old buildings being left. Current owners should be made to maintain it until it is sold. If they don’t the councils should be allowed to do compulsory purchase. X

[@waynecheshire7878]

Some lovely looking buildings if they are done up knock the others down and build something nice with a bit of greenery 🏡

[@paulbounds8396]

Had is fiddle sevice classic nice one Steve lol

[@stuzo666]

When I'm depressed I watch stuff about Blackpool and realise things ain't so bad..lol

[@sandgrownmanc6614]

I've seen plenty of traffic wardens coming in and out of Prudential house, it's something to do with them!

[@nbvhoho2738]

Was the post office suppose to be indigo Can you do the chinese on clifton street very busy I am.sure you would do a great review Dirty blonds the portions are big The pizzA slices are huge

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

post office development should go ahead look out for more restaurant reviews what reviews I have done have gone very well makes sense to do more I like pizza 🍕🍕🍕

[@nbvhoho2738]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool chinese one on clifton def Some good pubs in cleveleys layton rakes colin does good int Dirty blonds def if they have a band on People miss it as it down a side street People love food videos Probably nosy

[@nbvhoho2738]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool 12m views soon Geoff marshall the train guy is very good

[@wladniem]

I stayed in a B & B opposite the library (now boarded up) in 1972 I know no one cares but hey ho the Allendale

[@shonamiller5340]

Prudential house was where the CPS resided. I did my work experience there in 2000 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Shona 🙏

[@hectorafc3398]

I remember that post office I use 2 use them phone boxes oh the memory

[@donna9374]

This is so very tragic how neglected Blackpool has become .Shame on them that have allowed this !!!!!

[@joekerr6685]

Part of Prudential house has been used for DWP benefit appeals.

[@craigmccarthy2114]

Half a blackpool looks a mess

[@zoltar666pz]

If you go near Dale Street lot's more empty round that part I did a video on Facebook

[@richardmcdougall233]

These old buildings need the council to partner with perhaps crowdfunding/P2P lenders to bring back into use. With a bit of joined up thinking things could happen. Its good to see some building being brought back to use, Bond street 1 back prom is a disgrace and needs massive investment, flatten some and put in car parks much needed. Look a lot better..

[@JenniferSW3]

joined up thinking and the council don't belong in the same sentence lol

[@lornabaylis1751]

The royal bank of Scotland on talbot road closed in 2018

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

That's more recent than I thought.

[@jamiesmith8042]

It's embarrassing places like Blackpool exist in 2022. The old post office sums it up. A grand old building that should be the focal point of the town all empty and derelict and some red phone boxes that haven't seen a phone in years and are just a box for people to piss in. Typical Britain 2022, looks great from a distance but up close you realise it's just a dump.

[@chriswhite1204]

Yeah

[@laurandavies1038]

RBS had been closed for about 3 years

[@tracysmith245]

sad buildings are wasted does not get better in hanley or burslem

[@laurandavies1038]

Is only been closed about 3years

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

What has?

[@lindenbutters9396]

This country has become a playground for vandals I loathe graffiti and litter strewn streets. It's all depressing. I expect many more drunken nights will blur the edges for those seeking solace in the rowdy bars and grab your money joints. It is not exactly classy in UK any more often now referred to as YUK. I live in my bubble of nostalgia but grieve in silence when confronted by cold, stark reality. Its a barren prospect for future kind all concrete blocks and soulless mass produced clinical furnishings.

[@stuzo666]

I've heard that even migrants refuse to be placed in Blackpool. Pmsl

[@marksteven6116]

tangerine tangerine they will fill them with new people

[@sarahillingworth2718]

I'm guessing these buildings will be havens for urbex explorers 👍

[@terrybowler7215]

Steve your still having attacks of the Mickey mouse , it might be your having your fiddle serviced a bit too often

[@stevenwade7466]

The DWP could waste even more money & move the job centre "brick by brick " to Liverpool 👍

[@tammysharonlorettastafford3376]

Blackpool is dying.Thats why I left.

[@jasonjackson3463]

6am !!!!!! u shit the bed ????????