Thank you. I was born in Leicester 1960, now living in Cornwall and while I am still in love with the city of my birth, I don't think I would want to return now as so much has changed. I could only find my way around the city two years ago by looking for the church spires and the clock tower!
*You would think today in Leicester you are in Poland, Romania, Afghanistan, Iran and North African Muslim Country or Iraq. My Brother in law moved to Helston in early 1980's and what a wise move indeed.*
@@GrrMeister what a silly Billy comment, Leicester has always had a proud history of diversity. The city (like many across the UK) does look run down but that is more down to the economic issues we as a country have had for many years and as I say is repeated up and down the UK.
A nice nostalgic video for us locals of a certain age. Apart from obvious things like the disappearance of the Bowstring Bridge on Western Boulevard and the Belgrave flyover, I hadn't clocked how many changes had happened in the last 30 or 40 years when I would have been aware of the 'before' and 'after'. I appreciate that it is difficult to source old photos but it would be interesting to see the road system when the Magazine was effectively part of a traffic island.
Great stuff. I was born in Countesthorpe, 1964 & have lived in Leicester all my life. The old "Castle Courts"...Wow! - I had to spend a few quid in there for my teenage motoring offences! - I also recall taking a young lady out to the ABC cinema for our first date, circa 1980..?? - We went to see the Elephant Man, not realising at the time, that we were literally half a mile away from where it all happened!
I used to love going to the ABC cinema and the old Odeon one too, also seems weird the old train bridges are no longer there. I still like living in Leicester even if others don't.☺ born and bread in Leicester/Leicestershire
Hi K evvy. I have been looking for so long for footage or pics of the large coop chimney that was on the corner of Glenfield Rd. I went to Christ the King school and remember always having it within eye shot. I would love to see some footage of it exists
It's such a hostile place now saturated with low life thugs mainly from immigrant communities. I recently visited the city centre and was abused for no reason when crossing the road.
might be your first try but it was an excellent one, well done, great memories from when leicester had a soul
Thank you
So sad seeing how Leicester has deteriorated so much, all those great shops gone forever
Thank you. I was born in Leicester 1960, now living in Cornwall and while I am still in love with the city of my birth, I don't think I would want to return now as so much has changed. I could only find my way around the city two years ago by looking for the church spires and the clock tower!
*You would think today in Leicester you are in Poland, Romania, Afghanistan, Iran and North African Muslim Country or Iraq. My Brother in law moved to Helston in early 1980's and what a wise move indeed.*
GrrMeister 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏, 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒂 “𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆“ 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂 𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 :)
@@GrrMeister what a silly Billy comment, Leicester has always had a proud history of diversity. The city (like many across the UK) does look run down but that is more down to the economic issues we as a country have had for many years and as I say is repeated up and down the UK.
@@robgrassby5684 Leicester was the most prosperous City in the 1960's
@@robgrassby5684 Leicester is very diverse but very segregated.
A nice nostalgic video for us locals of a certain age. Apart from obvious things like the disappearance of the Bowstring Bridge on Western Boulevard and the Belgrave flyover, I hadn't clocked how many changes had happened in the last 30 or 40 years when I would have been aware of the 'before' and 'after'. I appreciate that it is difficult to source old photos but it would be interesting to see the road system when the Magazine was effectively part of a traffic island.
Great video !! Look forward to your next one 😊
Grew up there in the 60's and 70's. Wouldn't go back.
Well done K evee, I was born in Leicester in the 40s and was a copper there from ‘64, now living in Manchester but happy memories of Leicester
thank you
I've just made a comment. Me to born Leicester 1943, after Spain moved to Cheadle (Stockport) 2013
Great stuff. I was born in Countesthorpe, 1964 & have lived in Leicester all my life. The old "Castle Courts"...Wow! - I had to spend a few quid in there for my teenage motoring offences! - I also recall taking a young lady out to the ABC cinema for our first date, circa 1980..?? - We went to see the Elephant Man, not realising at the time, that we were literally half a mile away from where it all happened!
Brilliant work. Thank you for your time and effort.
Many thanks!
Bout time you showed Fenwicks... i worked there during the 90's... it was just like the TV show "Are you being Served " 😂 ❤ Mrs Collins 😂
Sorry only just seen your video. Very good, I was born in Leicester 1943, lived there until 1988. Then moved to spain
The pictures must be quite interesting if only one had time to see them
I used to love going to the ABC cinema and the old Odeon one too, also seems weird the old train bridges are no longer there. I still like living in Leicester even if others don't.☺ born and bread in Leicester/Leicestershire
Me to. Still lots to be proud of here
@@Kevvys great video thanks
I was born in Leicester in the 50’s, can’t believe what a dump it’s turned into, so sad
Hi K evvy.
I have been looking for so long for footage or pics of the large coop chimney that was on the corner of Glenfield Rd.
I went to Christ the King school and remember always having it within eye shot.
I would love to see some footage of it exists
www.flickr.com/photos/leicestermemories/7455806880
@@Kevvys I should have said this was the only pic I could find. But much appreciated
Hi! I visited Leicester in 1974, still got a friend at South Wigston, he is having an operation in hospital, trust he can recover soon.
Fingers crossed
Hope your friend gets better soon. from a fellow Leicester native
Belvoir, pronound Bee-vor.
Our old house literally fell apart in the 60s and was cleared in the seventies. Despite the changes, the soul has gone : (
Bee Ver
It's such a hostile place now saturated with low life thugs mainly from immigrant communities. I recently visited the city centre and was abused for no reason when crossing the road.
I no what you your saying
Great video ..just a bit to fast to enjoy all your effort ...but well done anyway
Thank you.
is that an enormous tower block they have built in the photo of corahs, as it's not in the 80's photo and i just assumed it was kemptons
Kemptons is behind the tower block
@@Kevvys I thought it wasn't there in the 80s, thanks for clarifying 👍
great vid just slow it down a little,
Pause
You’re changing the pictures far too quickly before we have a minute to look at the before and after. Please slow down.
Can anyone read the name of the Crammer St. shop @ 2:36 ?
does anyone have any pictures of coleman road junior school? 1950s to 60s
I don't sorry. If I find any will let you know
Ok now how about showing footage of the demographic and how THAT has changed for the worse.
Watch the video 'walking down Melton road to Belgrave road' sadly not showing how it was though
It used to be a lovely place not anymore 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
Taken screen shots to study closely