'Old' Dundee

You have recently been looking at the site, situation and growth of Dundee with Mrs W. Here are some old photos taken back in the 1970s which show how some parts of the city have changed beyond recognition in the last 30 years. The three photos also illustrate major themes of urban change.

Firstly, inner city redevelopment.... this photo shows the back of tenements (now long since gone) in Constable Street which is just to the east of the city centre (not far from 'The Marquee'!)

The second photo illustrates the changing economic base of the city. Education is now the major employment sector in the city.

This was the Hawkhill back in the 70's. Today, the area has seen a complete transformation as part of the university campus. The University sports centre occupies this spot now and looks over to the huge Wellcome building where Dundee's reputation as a centre of bio-medical excellence and research is focused.

And on the theme of redevelopment of the CBD here's the Overgate as it was when 'I was a lass' . The only thing that's the same is grass outside the city churches on the right of the photo! Today the corner is occupied by Debenhams and Next.

Reassuringly (from my point of view at least!), some views of Dundee haven't changed too much though the bank is now now closed permanently and it's up for redevelopment - soon to be another restaurant/pub, no doubt.