The only buildings in the first photo in this animation that remain are the houses in Princes Road and, on the left, Toll's Department Store, now the Citizen's Advice Bureau.
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[…] As with my previous post of the level crossing, it’s impossible to get even close to the same position to take the second photo, so this is just a rough idea of how much has changed. Again, I think this was taken as work on the Westminster Bridge was just starting. If I’m right, then it’s very early days, as there are two buildings still there, either side of Princes Road, which were demolished to make way for the bridge and the junction on the Whitby Road side. The building with the Capstan advert painted on the side is Baird’s, a sweet shop, and can be seen more clearly in this post. […]
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