Most are long gone, except for a couple of high street names which have moved location.
But these were the shops which knitted our wonderful town together and provided food, clothing and every day essentials.
They are striking pictures which show how the shops and streets have changed.
1. Morecambe's former Marks and Spencer store
Morecambe's former Marks and Spencer store in 1990. The shop was over two stories and sold food as well as clothing and other items. Picture by Helen Waner. Photo: Helen Waner
2. Morecambe's former Marks and Spencer store
Morecambe's former Marks and Spencer store. Pictured in 1938, picture by Julia Canning. Photo: Picasa
3. Morecambe's former Marks and Spencer store
Morecambe's former Marks and Spencer store. Picture by Helen Waner. Photo: submit
4. Andertons shoe shop
Andertons shoe shop on Regent Road in Morecambe which closed down in 2009. Photo: Garth Hamer