This view takes in an area of the Hilltown, and goes down to as far as Blackscroft.Some of the main streets to be seen are - Alexander St (with Jamaica Towers & Wellington Towers) - Ann St (with primary school?) - Wellington St - William St - Dens Rd - Lyon St - Victoria St - Victoria Rd - Princes St - Constable St - Blackscroft, plus a few others in between.
The photo shows the demolition clearance that was taking place at the time, and although many (probably most) of the buildings have since disappeared, one or two of the old buildings did survive, for example the jute mill building down Princes Street was converted into flats in the 80's.
To have a look around the area, click onto the image to enlarge.
Check the shops and flats in Princess street... Just remember those. My local is there! Vive Le Reading Rooms!!!
ReplyDeleteCan anyone point out to me where the Grey Lodge stands?
ReplyDeletetop left orange rectangle = blaize football pitches, just under that white rectangle , our ladys primary school , to the right U shaped block of tenaments , take a left at them and the building with the orange - ish roof is the very place !!! hope that helps
ReplyDeleteWow i'm really enjoying this site...i was born in 1974 and it's great just being able to look back and wonder where time has gone and how things have changed! Thank you.
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