Tommy Ball's, 1983
Taken in 1983, this aerial photograph shows one of Blackburn’s most popular shopping destinations at the time.
In the centre of the picture is Tommy Ball’s, the discount shoe store that saw people travel for miles to grab a bargain.
It was certainly a busy day with the car park full and cars parked on the cleared land off Higher Audley Street which would eventually become housing.
Ciceley Lane leads down over both the canal and railway and top left you can make out the bus shelters of the Boulevard.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here