21 fascinating photos showing how Palmerston Road has been transformed in 40 years

By Kieran Davey and Deborah Croker
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 9th Sep 2019, 12:02 GMT

From Knight & Lee to Midnight Tandoori, Palmerston Road has undergone a lot of change in the last 40 years.

Here are some of our favourite photos from The News’ archives.

Palmerston Road in July 1981placeholder image
Palmerston Road in July 1981
Papersave in January 1996placeholder image
Papersave in January 1996
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Palmerston Road
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Palmerston Road
Empty shops in Palmerston Road in April 1993placeholder image
Empty shops in Palmerston Road in April 1993
The Grand nightclub in Palmerston Road in September 1995placeholder image
The Grand nightclub in Palmerston Road in September 1995
Bistro Montparnasse in Palmerston Road in April 1994placeholder image
Bistro Montparnasse in Palmerston Road in April 1994
MJN Jewellers in Palmerston Road in April 1994placeholder image
MJN Jewellers in Palmerston Road in April 1994
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Palmerston Road
Knight & Lee in December 1996placeholder image
Knight & Lee in December 1996
Christmas decorations in Palmerston Road in November 1995placeholder image
Christmas decorations in Palmerston Road in November 1995
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