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Originally Posted by Simpseatles
What were things like in London 20, 30, 40 years ago? What things have changed, what have stayed the same? What are some memories of life in the forest city over the years?
I'm just interested to hear any anecdotes about the city's past from anyone who has lived in London over the years, or has heard anything neat from someone.
If you've got any, please post 'em here!  |
I'd like to see photos, personally.
I'll describe London as I know it existed in 1985.
The city was geographically much smaller - London Airport was outside the city, Highway 401 barely entered the city and Highway 402 didn't enter it at all. Lambeth was south of the city, in Westminster Township.
There was a Fanshawe College, but it was much smaller and there were no residences. There were seven buildings, A through G. Western was not much different from today.
The Horton Street extension westward across the Thames River opened in December of 1985. Wonderland Road still had a level railway crossing south of Sarnia Road, which itself was unpaved west of Wonderland. Highbury Avenue was discontinuous between Wilton Grove and Green Valley Roads, and Wonderland Road was discontinuous between Exeter Road and Hamlyn Street. In the Masonville area there was no development on the north side of Fanshawe Park Road, and to the west there was no development.
The video below shows a few shots from around London and area in 1985, including City Hall.
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