The not so posh side of Lytham Road Blackpool

[@dianemckill5708]

When we stayed in the Shepperton hotel, I was at that shop every day and looked for the old tram lines in station road. It's a shame that a lot of these bits of Blackpool have been left to go derelict. It's a shame to see.

[@MalcolmKerr1963]

Another top video mate I remember this road in the early 70’s my first visit to blackpool and it literally had dozens and dozens of various shops either side of the road blackpool council need to get a grip on things and regenerate not just the shore front and centre and tackle the whole resort having said that I visit every September for a long weekend and still love the place lots of sentimental memories keep up the posts mate always enjoy them

[@MrsM70]

Another great walk around, Stephen. It us amazing how some businesses manage to weather the storms and last a lifetime and others close after a few months.

[@anthonyfeeney1210]

Have a good day Anthony 👍

[@mildredschulz]

Hi Stephen another great video of streets that I haven’t been along. It’s a shame that all the shops are closed. There are more and more shops closing everywhere because people buy everything in the internet. I like going to the shops. See you in your next video 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@PlasticGirl65]

Those railings look old, I'm surprised they didn't remove them during the war to make ammunition. Or maybe they're not that old, maybe the just look old. I saw lots of people the other week about 5.30 queueing outside of St Peters church, they looked a bit down and out so I don't know if they were running a soup kitchen from there.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Probably a soup kitchen.

[@kevinmott6205]

The railings were possibly left as they were stopping people falling from the bridge.

[@janobyrne2424]

Really surprised that iron work is still there Stephen, thought someone would have taken a bit of it to sell. The Bookies make a good trade where ever they are. You're getting famous now with people stopping you when you are out and about. Hopefully the bottom end of Lytham Road will pick up, uncertain times for all. Thank you once again for your time and videos, I really enjoy them.😊😊😊

[@juliec70]

Evening Stephen, wow looks very rough round there its a shame looks a beautiful area 😊 xi remember that railway station 😊

[@masonlawson649]

wonderful presentation

[@Julian-1111]

Very entertaining mate, I’ve been following your channel for about a year, you’ve upped your game to a point where you are very relaxed and confident, I’m enjoying it. Cheers From San Diego

[@paulpayton8238]

I discovered this place 6 years ago and I loved it round by the windmill on the front and a good fish and chips shop 😊don't know this part but thanks for sharing this my friend 😊

[@ellenkellett6529]

Good evening Stephen great vlog it looks abig on the ruff side on that Southside of Lytham road

[@RudeBoy1000]

Hi fella. Can u film from north station down talbot n Normoss to round off thru staining and back up Preston rd or to poulton. Would look great viewing to show the differences. Not jealous tho pal. Picking 2 calendars up this week. Look great. Keep on keeping on 😎👍

[@juliewright-v3v]

thanks Stephen for another great video 🗼

[@ScottMcculloch-ot7gw]

I love that bit of lytham road and also central drive. The pubs, Convenience stores and takeaways are incredible.

[@aidansherry]

Great video Steve. You missed a major trick by walking past the old Auctioneer without mentioning it, or why that bus shelter is so notorious for beer monsters. It was Wetherspoon's first pub in Blackpool and couldn't have been in a worse place for selling cheap beer. Not surprisingly it was an abject failure as a Wetherspoons. Probably worth a whole future video of its own to tell the full story.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I did mention it on a previous video around here.

[@darrenhorvath5801]

Wonder if anyone remembers Ma Kelleys used to be FADS decorating centre back in the day? There also used to be a Lennons supermarket, then it turned into a Sommerfield or Gateway I think! Very sad to see that row of shops on the corner of Station Road. As a kid we had the Blue Danube on Station Road, now the owners have tarted the hotel up a bit, but as a kid used to walk every day to Thames school, and in the row of shops there was a barbers had many a haircut there and I'm sure there used to be a bakery in addition to the Cycle shop mentioned!

[@David-c6p3s]

There was a pie shop on the bridge as well 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Fads rings a bell. I think the Tesco was Lennons back in the olden days.

[@crystal7348]

Really is a very stark contrast from the lovely big houses with their streets lined with trees on Lytham Road to the not so posh end of Lytham Road that I remember. Though always nice to see the prom and the tower it's interesting to see and explore all the streets in and around Blackpool.

[@dawndavis316]

I used to come to Blackpool as a young lady. And i remember i think a disco place called Tiffanys back in the late 70 s or 80s. Those were the days. Miss them lol

[@emmamartinadodds2437]

Love watching your videos been coming to Blackpool for a lot of years my family used to stop at solymar flats down station road a lot of years ago

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Nice one

[@Blackpoolpeteguitar]

Yes the car park space just after passing the former bodens bicycle shop was the grand public bar

[@liverpoolk648]

Steve.....Warm greetings as usual from Liverpool Kev...I have mentioned before of historical warm nostalgic feelings for Blackpool...Even sharing your affectionate feelings for Blackpool......I really feel that you would agree with me...that should the government decide to cancel HS2 in it's entirety and put every penny into Blackpool that alas....it wouldn't be enough ....as ever...many thanks to make the effort to show such interesting 'real life'...cheers as usual Steve....Liverpool Kev

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Kev

[@TheROLLER1953]

Sheer Quality Stephen, I found an old Blackpool postcard( from 1964) in the attic , 2 days ago, the cartoon on front says . . . . ( Woman) : " oh Doctor, I'm wondering if you can help me , I've Got a problem with my Arthur itis ( arthritis) , can you help ." ? . . .( Doctor : ) " oh don't worry Mrs Braithwaite, just Give him an extra digestive biccy with his tea, and he'll be champion" !!

[@davidemmerson7072]

I too remember those markets being so busy years ago. I used to spend many a dinner time in the magic shop and the army surplus store just up the road from it.

[@jackymitchell8487]

My dad taught me to swim at the Lido Stephen before I even reached school age. My memory is of nice bright baths. Once I started school , swimming classes were compulsory back in the day and ours were in Cocker Street baths. Not as bright as the Lido but served the schools well.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I never really learned to swim properly, but we did visit the Lido and St Georges whilst at school.

[@adevickers1519]

Wow! Interesting video!! We used to stay on Lytham Road in the early 80s near to Kirby Road and it REALLY WAS bustling, tidy and family friendly. Lots of shops and markets. There was a cafe on the corner called “Wards” and we stayed in a guest house called the Aldor (no.36). In the evening you could hear trams trundling back into the depot. The Bridge pub further up was a regular for my parents and grandparents. Little old school cafes busy early mornings serving froffy coffees to early morning risers. Lovely, lovely times…

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Seems to have gone badly downhill in this area. Thanks for watching.

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

great video stephen again

[@kevinmott6205]

I remember the lido baths 😊 I remember the murder on Kirby Street. Very sad for that young girl. 😢. Thanks for another look down memory lane Stephen Quality mate.

[@paulmc612]

Really enjoyed that video Stephen when I come down to Blackpool I always stay at the royal seabank I've walked up Lytham road many a time

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Evening Steve. Hope you are Well. Another quality mooch a long the streets of Blackpool. Very Interesting and your History of different place Steve is Incredible. Your video's are always a Joy to watch and learn something new each time. Such a Lovely and Soothing Narration from a Professional video-ographer. Well Done Steve. ☺☺☺👍👍👍📽📽📽🎬🎬🎬

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Many thanks Jonathan

[@jonathanbowles2577]

You are very Welcome Steve.😃😃👍@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool

[@clarea1801]

Only been to Blackpool once and despite what i thought about it before visiting i really enjoyed it, love to visit again but for now your videos are filling the gap until i return.

[@Photofinish43]

Home bargains used to be Somerfield and i remember Kwik Save used to be where The Auctioneer is. Good vid as usual.

[@bredaquirke7362]

Hi Steve, another very interesting video. St Cuthbert's Church is the church opposite St Peter's, that's what it used to be called. Woodfield Road is the road that leads down to the now demolished St Chad's hotel and the Lyndene hotel. Xxx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Breda.

[@jeanhorn8891]

Remember this area well. Hopefully regeneration will help. Blackpool and the good people of Blackpool putting up with us coming on holiday from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 . Keep up the good work...

[@nigelstringerNVS]

Nice and interesting Stephen.

[@hancecrawford]

Hi Stephen the last time we where at Lytham Road we got off tram to visit Lonsdale Road it was 28 where the late Fred Dibnah and family stayed his first and only holiday in Blackpool

[@johnkerr6114]

Hello stevie I've been watching your stuff on you tube there first class a great show and I love blackpool been down a few times keep it doing it stevie awe the best

[@tjall]

Oh I remember along there as a child going in and out of all the shops with my parents use to spend hours along there happy memories ❤

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always I remember when that bloke was throwing slates off the roof lytham road is interesting lol good and not so good side to it have a great day xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Wendy x

[@samkojak4067]

Great magical history tour, especially the bit about the South station. Have you done the walk up Yeadon Way and Seasider's Way on the former Central Railway track? I wonder what areas the Central station served? From Sheffield we went to the north station and had to change at Chorley. You give an honest view of a once great seaside resort that, although money IS being spent, will require much more to get anywhere near its past glories. Maybe society has changed too much?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for watching. I did do a drive down Yeadon Way, where I explained it once brought in the railway line.

[@JohnHughes2002]

It served central Blackpool as the name suggests. It was located at what is now the Coral Island amusement arcade.

[@minamoo3035]

Love the vids of Lytham road, stayed in flats for our annual hols on Lytham Road as a kid for many years, BTW i found out that the Royal Carleton on the front was indeed called the Vancouver in the 70s!

[@georgesmellie8717]

Good evening Stephen Lytham Road used to be a very busy place i think that market you passed is the only one left open i stay just round the corner in Barton Avenue at the Barton House B&B I've stayed there for more than 40 years and I'll be there on the 4th and 5th of November

[@lparky4409]

Same owners??

[@georgesmellie8717]

This the 5th owners but are by far the best they would do anything for you

[@georgesmellie8717]

​@@lparky4409this is the 5th owners but by far the best they would do anything for you

[@vanessaprice5012]

Just came back from Blackpool today and yes some of the streets are not too nice lots of posters up about that charleen that went missing 20 years ago so sad...you mentioned the paris casino i actually watched that place burn down as we were staying across the road in a bed and breakfast we all got evacuated 😢

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Enjoyed that video Sir! I hope you are keeping wel! Love you showing us around the back streets etc.. Take Care …. Smithy

[@alanashley1]

This brings back good memories of my teenage years, my Grandmother lived in Station Terrace right next to The Grand. For Some reason I thought it was either a Casino or Hotel. Mind you that was in the mid 80's. I'm an Essex lad and used to come and visit my Grandmother every Summer. She moved to Station road and used to frequent Duple social club..

[@petersheridan2993]

Just found out you can get a train to Blackpool South by changing at Preston. I have used the train to St Anne's before??

[@barrybhoy5090]

I can remember the swimming pool on Lytham Road, can remember we stayed in a B&B close to it and we went to it a few times, as we had our swimming stuff from going to the sandcastle. Think this would have been 1993 😮

[@richardgell9563]

Lived I Blackpool for ten years was rough then but still loved my time there it would be fantastic if it was all restored to its former glory

[@jasonjones663]

The interesting thing is that although the shops and businesses are derelict the flats above seem occupied. That seems to be the bigger issue, that the council are paying private landlords to provide sub-standard accommodation rather than investing in social housing.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

The standard of accommodation around here is often not fit for human habitation.

[@thisperson5294]

We need more social housing built by councils and housing associations. But all they seem interested in is "low cost housing" which is beyond the reach of me and the vast majority of renters.

[@CouncilOfWolves]

That little garage at Station Terrace has been there for years. I would always take my car there when I lived in Blackpool and seeing it just brought back fond memories I had forgotten about. Not been in Blackpool in twenty five years. Lytham Road was always a thriving and busy area but like the rest of the country, it's gone to the dogs. We have lost our civic pride.

[@JJSof8]

Great video!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Cockermadman]

Really surprised you didn't show the " old coach house " on dean street , supposed to be haunted ,used to be church rectory , absolutely beautiful cottage in middle of a town street .

[@jonwalker9159]

Great vid and a good walk down Lytham Rd

[@kevinseymour8793]

What a bumper video from Leroys old stomping ground. Don't give the scrap man any ideas with those railings. Calendar arrived safely and your right it's a beauty and the handwritten envelope might be worth a few quid when you're an international celebrity... strange how all of a sudden you come out at the seafront on that road

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Great stuff!

[@John-ue6ok]

GOOD LUCK WITH

[@alansmith9166]

Interesting.... so where do all these people work?

[@edwinturner1149]

what🤒

[@hancecrawford]

Stephen when we were in Blackpool on June on Charnley Road where council offices was now turned into carpark, we went up Dickson road very scarey feeling

[@Martyn2021]

Thunderbooks shut down, a few years before the pandemic. Then was later taken over by a nice family who just sold comic books and unfortunately there was an accident with a car at front of the shop and the pandemic was the final nail in the coffin so it has now remained in the state you saw it in your video.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks. I wasn't sure what happened to Thunderbooks.

[@lynnballington8467]

Good evening Steve how are you love your vidio you have the car park to yourself lol best wishes take care stay safe xx ❤😅

[@missliverpoolcatlady]

I recently watched a true crime channel featuring the murder you spoke about, horrendous

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It was pretty horrific.

[@lorrainebennett7528]

That was shocking, I watched the documentary too. That poor girl 😥

[@lorrainebennett7528]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool There was a flat in Central Road that was the location for 2 murders, a man was stabbed and a baby was killed. Awful 😪

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@lorrainebennett7528 There have been some pretty awful events going on in Blackpool that most people will not be aware of.

[@sharronlewis3429]

🧔 Hiya Steve, everytime I watch your videos, I'm shocked at all the lovely old buildings just going to rot, it's shocking, it brings Blackpool down. The council should make the owners do something about the state of them. ❤️

[@sarahillingworth2718]

Stayed on Withnell Road while i was in Blackpool 👍

[@TinWhistleTV]

I use to live on Withnell Road before moving moving back to London so good to see my old haunts, when you day the station has closed, are you saying that an old station has closed or Blackpool south tran station has closed? If you ever go to Heritage Coffee shop, it’s very nice.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

There was a station opposite Station Road. It's now a car park.

[@deejay44]

Just to let you know I picked up your Blackpool calendar from Pete at Happy Days today.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@cameronashworth1981]

Always come to Blackpool for the darts and usually stay just off Dixon Road - last year we stayed up near Lytham Road on St Chads road it was like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire let me tell you on the evening walk home.

[@WarmasAsunnedcat]

Have you done Osborne Rd Stephen. Stayed their in 1980 with my mum and dad n Aunty n uncle and cousin. Happy days! Remember all the girls wearing who shot JR t-shirts.

[@thisperson5294]

That house with the shattered bay window and the broken wall with the doorbells hanging off. 😱 One thing these videos show is that a bay window is the weakest part of a house.

[@HARVEYOSCAR70]

The scaffolding collapsed into the building from next door, it's been like that since last year.

[@toucan221]

I should think that car park is probably the biggest in Britain!!

[@centureye]

I remember Thunderbooks

[@juliepownall1063]

Hi stephen sad to see its like a lot of places these days

[@robertwilliams9234]

Went to Blackpool the first time in 1985 it’s totally different and not for the better now

[@stevenmarch5018]

The redstone Hotel won 4 in a bed on Alexander Road

[@John-ue6ok]

GOOD VIDEO. AS. USUAL 😢. KEEPING. EVERY ONE. UPDATED. WITH. BLACKPOOL 😮😅😊😢😮😅 JOHN BELFAST 😅😊😮

[@ms.b8724]

Blackpool could be such a lovely place if the government, invested in it, wisely. All that money made from tourists in could go to regeneration. The front looks okay but these back streets need seeing to.

[@colin5777]

Was on the no 11 today sat upstairs front seats and talk about a diversity. Top end for a mile from the Mancs pub is dreadful. Quite depressing. Then after Highfield road you have some lovely properties

[@alias7888]

Barclays Bank was the scaffolding building Between Natawest and thunderbooks

[@Jay-Vlog-f6r]

It not a nursing home no more it close down about 2ish years ago and at the end it was own by a company called Qualia Care Limited they also own gilwood lodge what is base in blackpool

[@elizabethdonnelly6451]

Hi Stephen

[@patriciajervis3909]

Stephen I stayed at the dun roeman in lyrham road how it has changed 😢 xp

[@steveward60]

I took a joy ride from the airport around the tower and back the plane was a rapide remember the the leather seats i was only five.tge year 1955

[@bossman1774]

Is this an older video? As Im sure we have been here before?

[@paulharvey9149]

Yes, lots of very faded grandeur there. I remember it all absolutely mobbed in the 70s too, but like every other high street in the land it's in sharp decline because the people have abandoned it in favour of the retail parks, and internet shopping. Especially in towns where there were several such 'high streets'. eh?

[@mrtiabrown]

What a Shame Blackpool is Now it is a shambles

[@richardmcdougall233]

If the council managed to partner with P2P/crowdfunding platforms and joint ventured funded even multiple small scale 100k revamps make decent accommodation and provide local jobs This would drag the area up from its knees.

[@nbvhoho2738]

Loads of gift and postcard shops Most digitised now The polish shop is ok

[@Donny123]

Can anyone remember DERBY SWIMMING BATHS,

[@janicerobertson6134]

Lytham road use to be great for shopping and markets.

[@jjgun5074]

YoU do miss to mention a lot from the past.. Such as Swansons Military surplus, the sports shop down from KFC, trophy shop to name a few

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I don't know everything.

[@georgelintott9943]

St Peters is a soup kitchen.

[@robertboughton11]

Hi Stephen

[@sylviachung3347]

That's wear I stay Hoptonhotel

[@waynepaxford7263]

Great video Stephen of lytham road it a shame it used be great them markets and it used to be a somerfield before home bargains I can't wait for next video

[@Ihfmpw8]

Yeah before it got goin ….it went😊

[@stephendavenport1414]

Perhaps we should rename some roads. Beermonster mews. Kickingoff drive.

[@douglasrobinson3386]

What? No side of Lytham Road is posh

[@christopherlevey4056]

Blackpool is the armpit of the west coast

[@georgelintott9943]

Do your history, it's your home town.

[@bigdave2308]

You need to start playing walk on the wild side by lou reed in the opening credits

[@davidandrews8963]

HEY STEPHEN MY FIRST JOB WAS IN 1987 I MOVED FROM IPSWICH DOWN TO LEWES NEAR BRIGHTON AND WORKED IN A BERNI INN CALLED THE NEWMARKET TAVERN THEY HAD BERNI INNS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY BACK THEN AFFORDABLE STEAK DINNERS GOOD QUALITY TOO FELL IN LOVE TOO ONLY WITH THE LOVELY LADY FOR 8 MONTHS BUT IT WAS A FABULOUS TIME OF LIFE I WAS 19 COULDNT GET A JOB IN IPSWICH SO MOVED TO COAST BEEN ON. THE EAST SIDE OF ENGLAND MY WHOLE LIFE APART FROM 4 YEARS IN EUROPE TRAVELING GREAT VID STEPHEN I SHALL BE SORTING OUT SOME DOSH FOR A CALENDAR ASAP CHEERS STAY SAFE FROM DAVID IN CROMER 🌈🫧🌊🌬️🌪️🌪️☔🌧️⚡☀️🌚🌟🌄 IVE SEEN THE VID OF THE MONSTER WHO KILLED THE POOR GIRL AND SET HER ON FIRE DOWN THE ALLEYWAY OF THE HOTEL HE CLAIMED TO BE IN CHARGE OF VERY SAD STORY INDEED ♥️

[@robertboughton11]

Hi Stephen