The End of Bonny Street Market Blackpool

Traders at the popular Bonny Street Market in Blackpool were recently given a month's notice to move out of the site by the powers from above. I do not know much more about it at this time, but I expect the site may be turned into extra car parking space during the development of Blackpool Central.

[waynepaxford]

I also saw it on seaside (colin) channel too its such a shame that it going it sad day in Blackpool let's hope 🙏that they will be relocated somewhere in blackpool many of us been there great video Stephen as always can't wait for next video hope you and your family and friends are well and safe

[theabandonedhunter]

Good Evening Sir, great little video and thank you for the update. Just learnt a good friend of mine is seeing someone from Lytham and been invited up when I can. Bonus!

[BarryAllenMagic]

I'm all for progress and change - but you need to balance these against completely ripping the culture, atmosphere and tradition out of a place. Particularly at this moment in time, I've given up believing in common sense, truthfulness and sanity. Suffice to say that if these businesses were only given one month notice, then that is a despicable decision by Blackpool Council and/or the landlord(s); even more so given the suffering, both emotional and financial, that we've all endured over the past two years.

[paulnelson]

Such a shame Stephen, Bonny Street Market is part of the core of Blackpool, a delightful, 'cheap and cheerful' experience. What is Blackpool Council trying to create, 'Belgravia-by-sea'? They got off on the wrong footing with that one a long time ago, so many of the beautiful, classic old buildings of yesteryear have already been demolished! I expect my fish and chips, a rummage round the market, and a bit of saucy banter when I visit Blackpool, isn't that what visiting there has always been about?

[shinychariotdetailing]

Thanks again for this video I have great memories from here i came every time i went to Blackpool as my parents loved it and now i have kids of my own they loved it as well some great stalls in there it will be sad to see it go but hopefully they all get a new place and can still keep trading. All the best to them all

[richardmcdougall]

It's an end of an era, however markets are closing up and down country, blame drastically changing shopping habbits, Amazon, eBay, Poundland etc . In 2022 less and less people want to wonder about an open air market.
Regeneration is absolutely essential to keep Blackpool moving forward also this area is badly overdue a major revamp it will improve the look of the town and help attract more investment spin offs.
Hopefully the stallholders can find other employment, it can't be easy making money markets nowadays.

[Mr]

Used to visit the market in the 80's as a child, there was a guy selling XR7 car polish. He had a bonnet from an old mini and would apply the polish, the douce it in lighter fuel and set it alight, to "show" how the polish protected the bonnet, bought some as a kid, even though I had no car!

[lparky]

I think markets generally are disappearing everywhere, our local one which had been founded way back went. The market hall got converted to a craft one, now dead most of the week and the outside to a car park which is being built on. I think the rise of the discount stores contributed. The fruit and veg stalls still seem to thrive though.

[williamdonly]

Bonny St Market!!
Brings back so many memories!! Spent a lot of time there over the years, and the famous car park, ah well change is as good as anything!!

[SamM-ohcx]

In this day on age, I can’t find it in me to say I’m not surprised!

Why would Blackpool council for one second give a toss about market traders?

I have nothing but a feeling it’s all about the backhander!!!

[kes]

Aww no way I loved Bonny street market what a shame it will be no more, I lived in Blackpool for 6 years but we decided to come back home 15 years ago but I do still visit Blackpool now and again to meet up with my friends.
Loving your videos by the way brings back so many memories for me
Thank you xx

[hilaryhumphreys]

Always visit it when we go to blackpool, such a shame for the stall holders

[Biggles]

I really loved this mini-market as it was always bustling with customers and fearsome female stall traders but my favourite stand was on the left at the end with personalised trowels and forks etc and extendable hoses at dirt cheap prices.

[david_s]

Many fond memories thanks for uploading now unfortunately a chapter in history

[leightongoss]

Thanks for the report. This is truly shocking. Who is responsible for this? Bonny Street market is vibrant market. The amount of businesses there confirms that. These are people's livelihoods. You need to visit it when it is open Stephen. All empty open air markets look like that when shuttered up. There is no sign of the new development starting yet traders given only 1 month's notice. Disgraceful.

[davidb]

Very sad to see it go I love a walk through part of history of Blackpool

[MrTerryb]

It's such a shame for those people, The Council are quick to take their money and then show no compassion by giving them 1 months notice to get out. Have they given them somewhere else to ply their trade

[roannebell]

Such a bustling busy and happy market I’ll miss it x

[theabandonedhunter]

Great video Sir, I can’t believe you haven’t ventured what I’m guessing was once a popular market? I know the traders obviously knew what was coming but I guess that one months notice was still a shock to some. When is the old police station coming down? That was a proper walk on the wild side video! Keep up the fantastic work Sir and stay safe.

[wendyjones]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always omg what a shame i used to like to have a walk round the market so sad so many changes take care xx