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.”
17. Morecambe eyesore alley demolition
Giant buckets for demolition on the floor near hoarding ripped down in the alley. Photo: Michelle Blade
18. Morecambe eyesore alley demolition
Rubble and hoarding is piled up in the alley as its demolished. Photo: Michelle Blade
19. Morecambe eyesore alley demolition
A giant digger with its basket poised above a giant skip near the alley which is being demolished. Photo: Michelle Blade
20. Morecambe eyesore alley demolition
Colourful hoarding has been piled on the floor near the alley which is being demolished. Photo: Michelle Blade