1975

This is Quay Street in 1975. The cars parked on the left were visitors to the Isles of Scilly.

Used by so many people this is Ross Bridge in 1975; built in 1881 using a railway turntable which had been removed as redundant, at Chyandour. Ross bridge was a swing bridge, using the same rotational bearings; it was replaced by a lighter swing bridge in 1981.

OK this part of town is known as Shakerleys corner. May years ago it was a chemist. This picture was taken in 1975. Above Hepworths (Burtons today) was Nikki's hair salon (today Sports Que) and Lennards shoe (to the right of the chemist)shop is today Threshers, it was built in 1905 as The Public...

Taken of St Clare Road looking towards Penalvern in 1975. Note that there wasn't any round about here then. Also notice that houses stand where West Cornwall Hospital car park is today.

Taken in 1975 of Under Chapel Yard just around the corner of Coinage Hall Street.

Looking directly at Hepworth's hand cut tailoring and to the left was Timothy Whites. Picture supplied by John Gendall

At the corner of Green Bank and Kings Road stands Polwithen Lodge. This picture was taken 1975 Picture supplied by John Gendall

Looking across from the promenade you can see the Royal Blue coach tours (today Simpson's Electrical) The Treasure chest has since closed. This picture was taken 1975 Picture supplied by John Gendall

Taken looking east towards Penzance, this picture shows the Queens hotel and Marine Terrace in 1975 Picture supplied by John Gendall

This picture was taken in 1975. St Johns hall was constructed in 1867 and a princely sum of £1,300. Look at the round a bout! Picture supplied by John Gendall

Taken in 1975 but again no cars in this shot. Today you would take your life in your hands standing in this position to take a picture. Note that the road goes around the bank on both sides. And at twenty to five in the afternoon you wouldn't find a bank open for love or money. Oh how things...

Looking up Market Jew Street in 1975 towards the statue of Humphry Davy. It's twenty past three in the afternoon and only two cars in the street. I think this picture should show the impact and dependency motor cars have had on our everyday lives. Picture supplied by John Gendall

Taken looking down Market Jew Street and all of these shops are now gone. Knees the discount toy department is now Peacocks. Left to Knees has been demolished and the job centre was built on that site (later converted to the entrance to the Wharfside shopping centre) Moving up (right) from Knees...

This fantastic picture shows H Davy the wine merchants (left) The post office, Freeman hardy and Willis (the shoe shop) and Liptons the supermarket (Liptons makes your money go round!, or so the adverts sang) Picture supplied by John Gendall

Another view of Coinage Hall Street, once home to the Anchor Inn in the 1850s. This particular picture was taken in 1975. Picture supplied by John Gendall

Coinage Hall Street, for those of you who don't know, is opposite the the Jubilee swimming pool on the sea front. This shot taken in 1975 shows the exit sign from Taylor's garage behind the cottages. Picture supplied by John Gendall

Nearer the bottom of Market Jew Street, this picture show just how much the town has changed in such a short time. The traffic system is pretty much the same as today. Note that lack of traffic, and the give way sign in a barrel. Picture supplied by John Gendall

Taken in 1975 looking towards Albert Street. J H Bennetts the coal and gas merchants dominated this corner for many years. On the far right you can catch a glimpse of the old look bus station. Picture supplied by John Gendall

At the top of Causewayhead once stood the cattle market, that is to say after the reservoir was filled in and the pig market was on the other side of the road. Today they are car parks. The market had a profound impact on the town and shops would close halfway through the day. Picture supplied...

Just look how beautiful Chapel Street looked in the 1970s. This picture shows classic concrete street lamps that actually shone white light. You could see the correct colours of the passing cars. Picture supplied by John Gendall