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Newark street scenes taken by the Newark Advertiser in November 1997




Back in November 1997 the Advertiser sent out its photographers to capture street scenes in Newark.

In the first part of our feature, we look at how Albert Street, Victoria Street and Baldertongate looked 25 years ago.

While much of it remains the same, the shops ­— and the fashions ­— have certainly changed.

On Albert Street, the petrol station ­— on the site that is now a Co-op ­— was still there.

And the Pack Horse pub had yet to be converted into flats.

Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838372)
Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838372)
Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838374)
Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838374)
Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838376)
Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838376)
Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838378)
Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838378)
Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838382)
Albert Street, Newark, in November 1997 (59838382)

Much of Victoria Street remains the same, with the pine warehouse was still a dominant feature.

But the old chapel was still to be converted into apartments and was housing an upholstery business.

Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838390)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838390)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838392)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838392)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838394)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838394)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838396)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838396)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838398)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838398)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838400)
Victoria Street, Newark, in November 1997. (59838400)

Baldertongate was looking busy, and the first signs of Christmas were starting to appear, when our photographers visited.

Baldergate, Newark, in November 1997. (59838386)
Baldergate, Newark, in November 1997. (59838386)
Baldergate, Newark, in November 1997. (59838388)
Baldergate, Newark, in November 1997. (59838388)

Does this bring back any memories for you?



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