The dilapidated arcade is between the former Hitchens and B&M stores in Morecambe and has been dirty and smelly and full of graffiti for decades.
Now demolition has started, the alley will be transformed into a food court.
Johnny’s Entertainments Ltd own the alleyway being demolished, as well as Pleasureland Amusements, Jump Rush Trampoline Park, Vista Italian Kitchen and Soul Bowl Bowling Alley, the former Woolworths building, and the former Hitchins building.
Last year a spokesman for Johnny’s Entertainments Ltd said after the planning application for demolition of the alley had been approved: “The proposal (for demolition) includes the safe removal of several existing structures and a wider clean-up and investigation of the area, with a view to transforming it into a welcoming public space designed in the style of a contemporary food courtyard.”
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A digger at the site of the demolition at the Festival Market entrance to the alley. Photo: Michelle Blade
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Colourful hoarding and equipment can be seen on the ground outside the alley which is being demolished. Photo: Michelle Blade
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Graffiti on the walls of the alley which is being demolished, along with piles of rubble. Photo: Michelle Blade
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The remains of kiddies rides and an arcade can be seen in the alley. Photo: Michelle Blade