Many things that were once an integral part of the towns have gone forever, but locals still retain a fond memory or attachment to them.
Some have been lost because they were too expensive to maintain, while pure economics have played a huge part in the loss of other much-loved facilities.
Here are some things that local people miss and would like to see returned.
9. End of the line!
Many would like to see the railways return to Cookstown and Magherafelt. They were closed in the 1950s. There were hopes the All-Island Vision for a New Age of Rail would throw a lifeline to towns west of the River Bann but, regrettably, it looks as if we have reached the end of the line. Photo: Google
10. Bring back the MAD May Festival
There was an online petition earlier this year calling for the Magherafelt And District (MAD) May Festival brought back to the town centre. The Festival was incredibly popular in bringing the community together during 'the Troubles.' Stallholders from all over the country would arrive in Magherafelt on a Wednesday night and The Diamond and surrounding streets were closed to through traffic on the Thursday when thousands flocked to pick up a bargain. Photo: Supplied