'More cars and fewer shops' sums up the difference between circa 1950 and present day views of the west part of Main Street, Lower Largo. The Cockleshell Cafe and neighbouring shop are seen on the right of the upper image. These two separate retail spaces varied in use over time. At one point in the 1930s they contained a chemist and cafe. During part of the Second World War, both units were unlet. Eventually, the Cockleshell Cafe was re-established and it changed hands at the end of the 1940s (see 1949 advert below). In more recent times, the two spaces were combined into one shop, latterly known as 'Central Stores', before being converted for residential use.
Another change over the intervening years is the arrival of the modern building on the left that filled a gap site. Also note that it appears to be bin day in the earlier photo - judging by their small size, there was much less waste in these days!
Another change over the intervening years is the arrival of the modern building on the left that filled a gap site. Also note that it appears to be bin day in the earlier photo - judging by their small size, there was much less waste in these days!
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