The town has some beautiful architecture, of which some still remains.
We have searched through the archives to find pictures of the town centre from the early 1900s to the 1980s, so you can compare how streets have changed through the years.
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13. Leeming Street
Leeming Street in 1980. The original Stag & Pheasant is now where After Dark stands. Photo: Chad
14. 1960s Church Street
The shops on Church Street looked very different in the 60s Photo: Chad
15. Church Street 1970
Look how busy it was in the 70s - do you remember it like this? Photo: Chad
16. Church Street in the 80s
Church Street in 1980 - do you remember it like this? Photo: Chad
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