This modern block replaced a large Furlongs store that was demolished in 1960.. This block was built in 1964-65 . Argos was previously a Wallis supermarket . Clarkes shoes was originally George Scobles bath centre and then Brentford nylons. For some years the local job centre had offices above Clarkes.
A wide angle view showing Powis street at the junction with Calderwood street
This shop, originally built in 1900 was destroyed in august 2011 when mindless retarded looters rampaged through town smashing what they could not steal .
