That is real stellar work I was born and bred in Leicester/Leicestershire but left in 86’ or 87’ and have not been back since. My family, as far far back as I can remember, had businesses in the city center so I was constantly there as a child and entering my teens I thought I knew it like the back of my hand but with all the changes it is unsurprisingly unrecognizable. I do have nostalgia but realise time waits for no one and progression does inevitably happen. I now live abroad which I have done for almost 30 years now and this is one way for people like me to revisit what was and still is an integral part of our being. Thank you so much you’ve saved me a few thousand pounds in airfare.
I remember that scaffolding on the high street. It was there for ages. I have always preferred the name The Shires. The High Cross is something very different to me. That has moved by the way.
I went to see Dead Poets Society in 1989 on its release. I was studying at the university in Leicester from 1988 to 1991 and then for my PGCE from 1992-1993. It is fascinating seeing the differences between 1989 and 2024. I hold Leicester in high regard. I have not been there for about twenty years. I know it is important to live in the moment but I am nostalgic for the eighties and would turn the clock back if I could, notwithstanding the fact that it was a tumultuous time politically and the Cold War was at its height. There are some beautiful buildings in Leicester. The people are friendly and down to earth, too. I have been thinking of going back to spend a couple of days there and I am sure I will before long.
The 1989 photos are of incredibly good quality, so much so that they don't actually look that old! If I had to guess, I'd have said they were from the late 90s/early 00s.
Thank you for the comment on the good quality. I have double checked and the 1989 photos were taken in November 1989. The photos are high quality scans of the negatives which is probably why they come across so well. Another check is what is showing at the Odeon, Roadhouse and the Dead Poets Society which were both released in 1989.
This brought back memories. What had that Cafe Nero in High Street now featured in High Street in 2024 used to be? Was it Irishes- a young mans clothes shop which would have been from about the early 70's. I think it still might have been called that in the picture of 1989 -if less influential as a beacon of a certain style in 1989? i can't quite make the name of the shop out in the 1989 photograph
Nice video, thanks mate. I know Leicester very well indeed, so this is particularly interesting. The only thing that worries me is that 1989 doesn't seem that long ago...which shows me how quickly I've aged! Funny old place Leicester, but very lovable.
The pedestrianisation is horrible. Very rarely go into town now, fosse park is much better. The city just looks dirty constantly, beggars and tramps everywhere, people stopping you asking if you have a minute to talk about your energy or broadband. The city council is pretty useless and really dont invest in making the city beautiful, preferring to make it dull and drab
Tell me about it ! Lived in Leicester all my life (72 now) drove buses during the 80s, 90s and early 2000s right through the middle of town ! The place had 'hustle & bustle' in those days, now it's like visiting a cemetery. By the way I too will only visit the city centre now if it's unavoidable !
I am 66 and left Leicester in 1978 or 9 about 20 years old with return visits .But i remember there being a clothes retailer for young men from at least when I was 13 or 14 on the site shown in 2024 as Cafe Nero Coffee shop. I couldn't afford the clothes at that age but a lot of my affluent schoolmates would go as it was the byword in local boys' style. I think it was called Irishes - I just cannot quite remember but I think it was there for years and years until relatively recently . I think a less influential shop with the same name is in your 1989 photo possibly but if so it was on its last legs commercially. I believe I remember Youngs cameras from my youth too
@@muckle8 I agree, traffic flowing through the city gave Leicester and other big cities a 'pulse'. Of course some will say better without the fumes but pedestrianised cities simply have a dead feel to them.
@ryszardlorenc7047 to my mind they are a fast track to a dead city , the car less streets often become full of beggars and peddlers and muggers and without traffic to disturb them are free to concentrate on bringing the area down . - THATS why it’s being done . Imho.
Pedestrianisation has been brilliant for the city. I enjoy being able to walk without having to watch for cars, or the pollution. The problem is that we've become so car-dependant in mentality that a lot of us don't know how to cope without them being around as much. Special dispsensation should be given to tradesmen and delivery vehicles though for practical reasons.
Leiceatershire i meant, i would prefer to live by the sea,most of them places are nice to live, with in reason, i do agree society is not a nice place nowdays
That is real stellar work I was born and bred in Leicester/Leicestershire but left in 86’ or 87’ and have not been back since. My family, as far far back as I can remember, had businesses in the city center so I was constantly there as a child and entering my teens I thought I knew it like the back of my hand but with all the changes it is unsurprisingly unrecognizable. I do have nostalgia but realise time waits for no one and progression does inevitably happen.
I now live abroad which I have done for almost 30 years now and this is one way for people like me to revisit what was and still is an integral part of our being. Thank you so much you’ve saved me a few thousand pounds in airfare.
Yes it is now a complete shit hole.Well done Soulsby and co.
It's an awful place now run by a mayor who doesn't understand people or care. Leicester for the few, not the many.
I remember that scaffolding on the high street. It was there for ages.
I have always preferred the name The Shires.
The High Cross is something very different to me. That has moved by the way.
Fantastic content sir i've really enjoyed watching it. I've lived in Leicester in early 2000s its still the same.
I went to see Dead Poets Society in 1989 on its release. I was studying at the university in Leicester from 1988 to 1991 and then for my PGCE from 1992-1993. It is fascinating seeing the differences between 1989 and 2024. I hold Leicester in high regard. I have not been there for about twenty years. I know it is important to live in the moment but I am nostalgic for the eighties and would turn the clock back if I could, notwithstanding the fact that it was a tumultuous time politically and the Cold War was at its height. There are some beautiful buildings in Leicester. The people are friendly and down to earth, too. I have been thinking of going back to spend a couple of days there and I am sure I will before long.
The 1989 photos are of incredibly good quality, so much so that they don't actually look that old! If I had to guess, I'd have said they were from the late 90s/early 00s.
Thank you for the comment on the good quality. I have double checked and the 1989 photos were taken in November 1989. The photos are high quality scans of the negatives which is probably why they come across so well. Another check is what is showing at the Odeon, Roadhouse and the Dead Poets Society which were both released in 1989.
This brought back memories. What had that Cafe Nero in High Street now featured in High Street in 2024 used to be? Was it Irishes- a young mans clothes shop which would have been from about the early 70's. I think it still might have been called that in the picture of 1989 -if less influential as a beacon of a certain style in 1989? i can't quite make the name of the shop out in the 1989 photograph
Nice video, thanks mate. I know Leicester very well indeed, so this is particularly interesting. The only thing that worries me is that 1989 doesn't seem that long ago...which shows me how quickly I've aged! Funny old place Leicester, but very lovable.
Lovable 😂😂😂😂
@@sempereadem54eadem64 Nothing funny, boy. I love Leicester!
Let me guess, it hasn’t changed for the better.
I had to go and work in Leicester twice I think it Was down Yorkshire Street the tide to go and work. I know it was near the Brewery
what a great study. thanks
Excellent film.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed
The pedestrianisation is horrible. Very rarely go into town now, fosse park is much better. The city just looks dirty constantly, beggars and tramps everywhere, people stopping you asking if you have a minute to talk about your energy or broadband. The city council is pretty useless and really dont invest in making the city beautiful, preferring to make it dull and drab
Tell me about it ! Lived in Leicester all my life (72 now) drove buses during the 80s, 90s and early 2000s right through the middle of town ! The place had 'hustle & bustle' in those days, now it's like visiting a cemetery. By the way I too will only visit the city centre now if it's unavoidable !
I am 66 and left Leicester in 1978 or 9 about 20 years old with return visits .But i remember there being a clothes retailer for young men from at least when I was 13 or 14 on the site shown in 2024 as Cafe Nero Coffee shop. I couldn't afford the clothes at that age but a lot of my affluent schoolmates would go as it was the byword in local boys' style. I think it was called Irishes - I just cannot quite remember but I think it was there for years and years until relatively recently . I think a less influential shop with the same name is in your 1989 photo possibly but if so it was on its last legs commercially. I believe I remember Youngs cameras from my youth too
Makes you realise how much pedestrianisation has improved our cities from the horrors of the 1970s.
Said nobody sane .
@@muckle8 I agree, traffic flowing through the city gave Leicester and other big cities a 'pulse'. Of course some will say better without the fumes but pedestrianised cities simply have a dead feel to them.
@ryszardlorenc7047 to my mind they are a fast track to a dead city , the car less streets often become full of beggars and peddlers and muggers and without traffic to disturb them are free to concentrate on bringing the area down . - THATS why it’s being done . Imho.
@@muckle8 My thoughts exactly.
Absolutely 💯...city centres are not what they used to be..not by mistake but by design..looking back at 89 brings back bittersweet nostalgia
I have a feeling this is going to be a depressing video
Where did you use to live then?
Pedestrianisation has been brilliant for the city. I enjoy being able to walk without having to watch for cars, or the pollution. The problem is that we've become so car-dependant in mentality that a lot of us don't know how to cope without them being around as much.
Special dispsensation should be given to tradesmen and delivery vehicles though for practical reasons.
Youngs signage is still there, probally been shut 7 years plus though.
Leiceatershire i meant, i would prefer to live by the sea,most of them places are nice to live, with in reason, i do agree society is not a nice place nowdays
It does look awful now.... No one can say why, but it does.
Cultural enrichment
@@Richardxx11xx🤣 👏👏👏 first whining malcontent comment. Warm enough by the window for you, Grandad?
@@bustedfenderah bless a 🤡