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David Lewis Hostel and TheatreGreat George Street, 1980Two more photographs taken by Stan Roberts. Somewhat ironically, he has dated both photographs 1st April 1980.This was no April Fool’s joke, unfortunately, just the end of a fine institution that had served the city well for over 70 years. My recollection was that the street and hostel [...]
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Another couple of fine pics Colin.
I used to go past the David Lewis all the time !, I thought it was a lovely building, such a shame it was demolished !
A crime that the Theatre was demolished. Great pictures yet again. Thanks Colin.
Great pic' Colin,but sad that almost all vestiges of David Lewis's benevolence to the city,have now gone!Even his grave in Dean rd.is in a sorry state,though there is some plan to renovate this,along with the rest of the cemetery.
Great photographs Colin - thanks again!
I look forward to your photos and posts, Colin. So informative. Many thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Colin Wilkinson
The shops are dilapidated in preparation for demolition. The Seven Up Chinese restaurant is still there boarded up. That was excellent. They moved over to Nelson St in bigger premises.
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Originally Posted by Waterways
All this block was long ago demolished.
The restaurant at the corner of Berry Street and Upper Duke Street is still there.
The large brick building on the right was the Royal Telephone Exchange.
(Formerly the Royal Assembly Rooms.)