Some of our old buildings echo the great days of the town as a resort that stood out from the rest. Of course, we still are a great resort (and place to live), we still attract tens of thousands of visitors, and misty-eyed nostalgia shouldn't stand in the way of progress. We have, for example, an excellent sports village that has replaced the old facilities. There are proposals to build flats for students and NHS staff on the site of the old Argos building. But those old buildings blight the landscape. These photos don't include the many derelict commercial properties around town. The pandemic notwithstanding, progress is painfully slow. You can see great memories of the indoor pool HERE.
. Echoes of the past
Top of many people's list of ugly areas, and 'get it sorted' action calls, is the former North Bay water park site.
. Echoes of the past
Last known as Atlantis, the water park has gone under various names down the decades. There have been plans for a multiplex cinema on the site for many years.
. Echoes of the past
The cinema plans, including restaurants and flats, show no sign of becoming reality any time soon.
. Echoes of the past
Most of the pylons for the old North Bay chairlift have been removed, but this one remains.
1. Echoes of the past
Top of many people's list of ugly areas, and 'get it sorted' action calls, is the former North Bay water park site.
2. Echoes of the past
Last known as Atlantis, the water park has gone under various names down the decades. There have been plans for a multiplex cinema on the site for many years.
3. Echoes of the past
The cinema plans, including restaurants and flats, show no sign of becoming reality any time soon.
4. Echoes of the past
Most of the pylons for the old North Bay chairlift have been removed, but this one remains.