If you've ever visited Cherry Reds, Caribbean and Cocktails, Turtle Bay, or any other venue on John Bright Street, you know it's a fun destination. But have you noticed the rich history visible if you look upward, past the graffiti and above street level? This week, we took a stroll down this historic road, home to several iconic buildings, some of which are on the verge of major change.
Buildings with stories to tell
The old purpose-built car garage could become a cafe and hotel, while the Borough Buildings are currently covered in graffiti. The Geoffrey Buildings above Brewdog are listed, and the former skin hospital is up for sale for £1.5 million. A planning application details a new hotel on the street.
Photo gallery highlights
- View from the side of the Alexandra Theatre to the proposed hotel
- The Borough Buildings, now graffiti-covered
- The old car garage, potential home for cafe and hotel
- The listed Geoffrey Buildings above Brewdog
- Planning application for a hotel
- Former skin hospital for sale at £1.5m
We'll share the backstories of the most impressive buildings in a separate article. For now, enjoy this gallery of photos. Do you have fond memories of John Bright Street? What would you like to see happen there? Contact Kirsty.Bosley@reachplc.com.
