Last week I posted photos from an old and traditional little shopping street that is just about holding on with only two shops still open for business. The incredible looking little arcade below, however, lost that battle quite some time ago.
With a small selection of stores to cover the daily needs of local residents, it was presumably both well used and an integral part of the community. That was back in the day though, and those days have sadly long gone, with the only sign of life being one of the former proprietors pottering around inside.
Denise says
Oh he looks so sweet. 🙂
Lee says
Yeah, he was lovely. Happy to both let us look round and have his photo taken.
YesterdaysHero says
When I see the disappearance of old community hubs like these I can’t help thinking we have lost something fundamental to city life that we will never get back.
Lee says
Yeah, I couldn’t agree more. Change is inevitable of course. And in many ways that’s what keeps cities alive. But it does seem that a community element is being rapidly lost.
Richard says
Poignant photos, thanks
Lee says
You are welcome. And yeah, seeing the old fella in there really added to the poignancy of the place.