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Some places have changed dramatically over the last 40 years, while others have remained the same.
From Pauley to Swithling, these photos are sure to bring back memories.
East Street, Southampton
The Horse & Groom pub on East Street, an area that has changed many times in the years since.
This well-known sailors’ pub was a favorite among sailors from the early 1980s until its demolition in the early 1970s.
A popular attraction was a large stuffed brown bear in one of the bars.
Toton
Shops at the time included Goldsmiths newsagents, Colts radio and television engineers, Abbey Music Center and Hunters drug store.
Ballymont barracks
The Tel Aviv Center on Millbrook Road looks almost the same these days as it did when this photo was taken.
A housing estate under construction off Copperham Lane, Rumsey
We believe this is a photo of what is now Mercer Way, but if you think it could be one of the other roads in the area, leave a comment below.
Nursing industrial estate
Nursling grew as an industry during that time.
Businesses on the estate when the photo was taken included Aalco, BAT, Debenhams, Share Drug Stores, Wilkinson Transport and more.
A rig is built in Tuton
This area of ​​Totton has been totally visible since this photo was taken.
The supermarket is a prominent building and has been a central part of the locals’ lives since its opening in 1983
Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst hasn’t changed much in the 40 years since this photo was taken.
Paulie
In these 1982 photos you can see Pauley, the Poculan Hotel, Lloyds Bank and Westminster National Bank from two different angles.
Shirley
The drinking fountain in Shirley was located on Rumsey Street in its present home in the Shirley district.
Handley is now Mary’s Hairdresser, R&E Gilbert Confectioners has become Teddy Baby Hairdressers and Cozens Fish and Chip Shop was recently a tasty takeaway.
Southampton Central Railway Station
Not much has changed since these photos of the city’s train station were taken.
The areas around him have changed considerably.
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The Swithling market buildings look much as they do today, although most of the shops have changed hands.
Shops at the time included Swaythling Laundry, Video Library, R Selby Hairdressers, Landura Hairdresser, Londis, Cameo Dress Agency and Smart TV & Audio.
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