Comparing photos, like for like, it’s striking to see how our town has evolved. These pictures focus on North Shore, Dickson Road and Gynn Square and remind us of the shops which once lined the streets, the lost buildings and those which have risen from the ashes.
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2. Urban Contrast
This is where Dickson Road meets Talbot Road and looking up towards Topping Street. Prudential House can be seen with the bus station and part of the old North Station canopy to the left. Contrast from 1970 to 2022 Photo: National World
3. Urban contrast
The Odeon Cinema and supermarket Fine Fare in 1985 compared to today's scene which is in the middle of enormous alterations as part of the Talbot Gateway development. The Odeon, which is now Funny Girls, remains of course Photo: National World
4. Urban contrast
Gynn Furnishings and Custom Build Kitchens dominated the scene in October 1993. Quite different today with a florist and furniture shop occupying the area Photo: National World
5. Urban Contrast
Top was how Dickson Road looked in 1989 and in September 2022. The Wool Shop has been taken over by a Thai takeaway Photo: National World
6. Urban Contrast
This is still very familiar looking south towards Talbot Road. 1980s to now... Photo: National World