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Today we head out east on our latest pictorial trip back in history.

The gallery kicks off in the early 1900s with fascinating images of roads, buildings and city corners which have changed so dramatically that even locals will be scratching their heads.

Other street scenes and thoroughfares, however, should be quickly recognisable to pretty much all Belfast folk.

One of the most charming photos is from 1907, showing two young girls hugging and smiling at the camera on the Belmont Road.

The muddy street has gas lamps lining the footpath and a later image shows a tram making its way past shops with very traditional fronts.

Another store in the gallery shows one of the many Co-Op branches around Belfast. In this shot from 1910, it is the Co-Op Boot Store on Mountpottinger Road displaying all manner of stylish footwear in its window.

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There are also great images of the Holywood Arches with trams trundling along and, a good few years later, cars passing by the hustle and bustle of shoppers.

The photo of Bridge End was taken in 1945 at the end of WW2 and shows how this area still had a buzzing community and was served by a frequent tram service.

Just beyond the bridge was the Sirocco Works of Davidson & Co, one of the largest engineering companies in Northern Ireland.

In the 70s following redevelopment, as remembered on the excellent Old Belfast Photos Facebook site, one of the few businesses left on this road was Ken's where (if you had transport) you could make your way to get something to eat after a night out.

The celebrated Talk of the Town night club was also to be found beyond this bridge to the left in the 70s where a young Roy Walker started out on the door and then became compere. The area is a now deserted wasteland.

And an “action” shot from the 1960s shows redevelopment taking place with Knock dual-carriageway under construction to connect Castlereagh Road to Cregagh Park replacing the old Hill Foot Road.

So enjoy this little dander through East Belfast down the years and let us know how you get on recognising the images.

Feel free to send us your thoughts, memories and photos via our comment section below.

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