out with the old in with the new

[Astoness]

the demise of the exchange buildings..stephenson place...such a great loss of a fine building...the rotunda does nothing for me....

lyn

 

[Vivienne14]

That's a real find Lyn. Shocking though, when you consider what replaced it. Even the pedestrians seem mystified by what's going on. Viv.

 

[Astoness]

hi viv..not the sort of pic i like to post but it serves as a reminder to us all the wanton destruction that hit our lovely old buildings...

lyn

 

[BazzM]

Know what you mean Lyn. But what a fabulous picture. The old, in the forground, and the new in the rear. If you could only turn the clock back, I would definately have the old back-to-backs again. The atmosphere, and friendship at that time was un-surpassable.

 

[Astoness]

Know what you mean Lyn. But what a fabulous picture. The old, in the forground, and the new in the rear. If you could only turn the clock back, I would definately have the old back-to-backs again. The atmosphere, and friendship at that time was un-surpassable.

i agree bazz its a most unusal shot....i also completely agree with your sentiments about the old days...for me they were the best..

 

[jennyann]

It's an amazing shot Lyn. It captures the old and new aspect of that site perfectly. The Exchange Building was a stunning building and I remember it well as I worked at New Street Station in the late l950's. What was built in it's place is just blah with no architectural merit.
Such a shame the Exchange Building was pulled down.

 

[john knight]

Fantastic photo Lyn.

 

[carolina]

Great picture and shows a story

 

[Vivienne14]

Must have been the very end section of the Exchange building that was being demolished in Lyn's photo #1 i.e the right-hand edge of this 1890 view of the building.

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