Built during the 1960s, the shopping centre replaced the ancient thoroughfare of the old Kirkgate, resulting in the loss of a number of buildings and a huge part of Leith’s heritage going back centuries. But out of the destruction rose a new heritage; a shopping centre that has now been at the heart of a local community for more than 50 years. From its genesis through to its many redevelopments, tweaks and facelifts, we delve into the archives and examine the many changes around Leith’s Newkirkgate down the decades..


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Pompey's only goal came from the penalty spot as did United's third courtesy of John Sheridan.

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A Neil Aspin goal earned the Whites the three points against The Shrews at Elland Road.

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The Whites were beaten for the third time against Oldham in less than a month.

