How well do you remember Worcester in the 1970s?
This week's quiz is a bit of a nostalgic jaunt back to the 1970s - how much do you remember? First up, if you were a modern man in 1973, you may possibly have been clothes shopping here. Where is it?
The Shambles
Lychgate Shopping Precinct
High Street
2. Long before the street was pedestrianised, you might have popped in to David Greig's for a loaf of bread at 7 and a half pence. What street was this?
Broad Street
The Cross
Cornmarket
3. It's not hard to guess which era this advert for K Shoes is from! You might have wandered past this board in Blackfriars Shopping Precinct in 1973, but what other K was a famous brand going strong in Worcester at this time?
Kays Catalogue
Kate's Coffee Shop
Keith's Cars
4. Worcester's High Street looks rather different when it's full of vehicles. Those with exceptional eyesight may just be able to spot the projecting sign for Cherry Blossom restaurant in the centre of the image. What kind of food was served here?
Chinese
Fish & Chips
Indian
5. If you were out for a few drinks and a dance in 1979 you might have called in to Tramps. In which street?
Bank Street
New Street
St Nicholas Street
6. The Golden Lion Arcade ran between High Street and The Shambles; you could call in to The Cabin to replace your watch battery, or perhaps call in for a strong cuppa at which cafe?
The Samba
La Bamba
The Jamba
7. Ready to make a swift get away? Where was the Midland Bank?
Broad Street
Shaw Street
Bank Street
8. These days you'd only be able to park here, but when this image was taken you'd get treble Green Shield Stamps when you filled up with petrol. On which street is this well known Worcester landmark?
Friar Street
Silver Street
St Martin's Gate
9. You might call in to the TSB Bank, the back entrance to Russell & Dorrell or even Haven Discount here. Which shopping precinct was this, more recently renamed as Cathedral Plaza?
The Lychgate Shopping Precinct
The Golden Lion Arcade
Crowngate Shopping Centre
10. And finally, a convenience that has disappeared from view - the men's underground toilets shown here in 1975, in which city centre street?
Church Street
College Street
Mealcheapen Street
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