James Gray: The Co-operative Clothing Stores at the corner of Sydney Street and Trafalgar Street. Period unknown, but about the turn of the century. The business is said to have started in these premises in the 1860s. It is still carried on here today but its character has changed with its change of name to Smith and Brown Ltd. jgc_25_189
2018: The Co-op shop front as shown in the original photograph has been substantially altered although the basic form of this corner building remains. It now houses Fold, a clothing store. (Photographer: Geoffrey Kavanagh)
James Gray: Built during the 1840s and originally called Sidney Street. 13-14-15, standing empty before demolition, January 28th 1962. Beyond, a tall, gaunt private house quite out of place in this busy shopping street. Rebuilt – 1964. jgc_25_142
2018: It would appear that Nos 13 and 14 were indeed demolished and replaced in 1964. The original No 15 is still there, now housing Amnesty International’s charity bookshop. (Photographer: Chris Nichols)