Everything about it oozed the 1970s - there was concrete everywhere. But it was a vital link for pedestrians.
It was built as part of the Palatine development, where the iconic Palace Nightclub used to stand. The footbridge was built to give safe access from the beach to the new development and across Bank Hey Street to the old C&A store. Eventually it became graffiti ridden and an eyesore and was demolished three years ago as part of the Sands development.
There is still a slab of concrete left though, it was part of the footings and is an unsightly blot on the landscape sandwiched between shops near TK Maxx. There are now fresh calls for its removal.
But for now we leave you with these picture memories of an iconic bridge which served its purpose in its day.
There is still a slab of concrete left though, it was part of the footings and is an unsightly blot on the landscape sandwiched between shops near TK Maxx. There are now fresh calls for its removal.
7. Lost Footbridge
This was 1980 when the Palatine Precinct had been bought by the Sun Alliance Group for nearly £2.5 million Photo: National World
8. Lost Footbridge
Metal strips anchored the tramway's overhead cables to the underside of the footbridge. Hard board panels were put in place to prevent people interfering with them Photo: National World
9. Lost Palatine Bridge
The entrance to the Palatine Shopping Precinct in 1980 Photo: National World
10. Lost Footbridge
This was 1975 and new escalators were in place - but nobody seems to be around to use them. This scene is so typical of the 1970's - remember those concrete waste bins in the foreground? They were everywhere.. Photo: National World
12. Lost Footbridge
This is another town centre footbridge which crossed Winifred Street at the back of C&A Photo: National World