WE do not feature this part of Bolton town centre very often so thought it might be interesting to do so today.

This is St George’s Road in a picture taken in April, 1984.

At the time the Bolton Civic Trust had organised a “bold new venture” to help brighten up what was described as one of the busiest approaches to the town centre.

The trust had formed a limited company, registered as a charity, to act as the catalyst in a big clean up of 100-year-old rows of shops and business premises either side of St George’s Road between the old Royal Cinema and the Crofters Hotel.

The work, which was costing £7,500, was about two thirds completed at the time this picture was taken and was expected to be finished a fortnight later.

The trust had provided professional advice and a volunteer member, who was also an architect in his professional life, had supervised the work.

Do you remember St George’s Road when it looked very different?

Get in touch with Gayle McBain on 01204 537269 or email gayle.mcbain@nqnw.co.uk