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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

Edwards the dentist Market Jew Street now W H Smiths. Looking from the rear of what is today W H Smiths in Market Jew Street. This delightful building had a court yard that was fed by a hopway from Market Jew Street. In the name of development this beautiful building was demolished Picture...

You'll have to be an historian to remember this building. demolished to make way for, what is today W H Smiths. I agree with Mr Meek that this would be a criminal act today... A real shame! Thanks god for preservation orders! It was in at the time of this picture Edwards the dentist Market Jew...

A H Michell and sons Drapers. Taken in the 1930's today Dorothy Perkins stands here instead.

An advertisement taken from Saundry's Almanac 1936

Advertisement taken from the Saundry's Almanac 1936

Two advertisements taken from the Saundry's Almanac 1936

Advertisement taken from the Saundry's Almanac 1936