While Portrush, Portstewart, Coleraine, Castlerock and surrounding areas have all changed hugely, the north coast still attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Those of us who live here can all name shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs that live fondly in our memories but which no longer grace our high streets.
We asked you to tell us about some of the things you miss most about the area...
1. Things we miss
We may have had the north Atlantic just beside us but lots of readers said that what they missed wasn't a dip in the sea but a visit to Castlerock outdoor swimming pool. Photo: Google
2. Things missed
The Slippery Dip at Ramore Head in Portrush was a great attraction for children (of all ages!). One reader wrote: "I miss the Slipper Dip at Ramore Head, thought it was a giant slide back in the day." Photo: Google
3. Things we miss
One shop was mentioned multiple times by our readers as one of the things they miss from days gone by - Graham's in Portrush (situated where the red shop in this photo is). One reader wrote: "Graham's music and toy store in Portrush. It was always bunged with people, as a child I remember saving our pocket money for Sunday School trip to Portrush and the first port of call was to Grahams for the Britain's tractors... Happy memories - a sad part of Portrush lost." Others recalled browsing the records and buying the latest songs in the 'hit parade' while others remembered the upstairs cafe called The Chuck Wagon. Photo: Google
4. Things we miss
When we think back to things we miss in our towns, our thoughts often turn to food! One of the most popular burger bars of its day was the Wimpy and Coleraine had its own branch. Many of us endured a shopping trip to Coleraine on a Saturday with our parents thanks to the promise of a burger from the Wimpy! Photo: Google