Walk through East Street in Bedminster and there is change in the air. After years of neglect, this once busy shopping street in south Bristol is showing signs of coming back to life.
The cranes that dominate the skyline around East Street are the sure sign that new developments are well underway as student accommodation blocks and private apartments start to emerge on previously unloved spots.
But for every shiny new business to open on East Street, there are still the old pubs, cafes and shops. There may now be artisan stores and trendy cafes but you can still visit an old-school boozer for a cheap pint or a timeless greasy spoon for a Full English.
Here are 13 photos of East Street, an arterial shopping street that’s undergoing huge change but still proudly clinging on to its historic past.
1. Proper pub
A classic Victorian pub, The Old Globe is one of the last remaining old-school boozers in East Street.
2. Music venue
This former bank on East Street has reopened as Bessell Scotts, a live jazz venue and restaurant.
3. All change
Like many parts of the city, towering cranes dominate the skyline around East Street as more redevelopment continues.
4. Street art
Street art can be spotted all over East Street - this one is next to a barber shop that’s been open since 1975.