Very few buildings that stood in the centre of Plymouth before the War
still remain. The city was devastated by enemy bombing especially during
1941. Many of the old, narrow, congested streets were destroyed
completely, changing the face of Plymouth forever. After the War, a new
modern City Centre was built with first class stores and spacious
streets. Vast changes have also occurred in the areas surrounding the
centre. Some areas are now totally unrecognizable but often a bit of old
wall, post or fence will be exactly the same as it was a hundred years
ago making it easier to work out where an old building, factory or
farmhouse might have once stood. This book will prove appealing to both
people who are interested in the history of the city and also to those
who are interested in how the area has changed over the years.