Depicted on horseback, in the courtyard in front of Wesley's New Room (Chapel), Bristol, Avon. John Wesley was the founder of Methodism. The chapel was established by Wesley in 1739 as the first Methodist meeting room in the world. This photograph shows the statue shortly after it was erected in 1932.placeholder image
Depicted on horseback, in the courtyard in front of Wesley's New Room (Chapel), Bristol, Avon. John Wesley was the founder of Methodism. The chapel was established by Wesley in 1739 as the first Methodist meeting room in the world. This photograph shows the statue shortly after it was erected in 1932. | English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images

29 striking photos showing how Cabot Circus and Broadmead have changed through the years

By Adriana Amor
Published 19th Sep 2024, 11:36 BST

These 29 striking photos show how Cabot Circus and Broadmead have changed throughout the years.

The area has changed a lot in the past decades from the construction of Lewis’ (now Primark) in the the 50s to the opening of Cabot Circus in 2008.

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And more changes are expected.

Multiple businesses have closed down in Cabot Circus have closed down this year, but we are also expecting new ones to open, including the return of Marks & Spencer.

Scroll through to see how Cabot Circus and Broadmead have changed.

5. The Horsefair - 1956

Bristol Archives

Lewis’ (now Primark) stands proudly at the end of Horsefair with shoppers passing by

6. The Horsefair - 1950s

Lewis’ (now Primark) stands proudly at the end of Horsefair with shoppers passing by | Bristol Archives

Construction of the Jones and Co store (later Debenhams) starts.

7. The Horsefair - 1955

Construction of the Jones and Co store (later Debenhams) starts. | Bristol Archives

The window cut-outs remain at the former Debenhams store today with only the middle section changed for the glass where the elevator is located. This is the view from Horsefair.

8. Jones and Co (later Debenhams) being built - 1956

The window cut-outs remain at the former Debenhams store today with only the middle section changed for the glass where the elevator is located. This is the view from Horsefair. | Bristol Archives

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