The town no longer has a swimming pool, which has annoyed many of residents, especially as it was where the young Daniel Wiffen started his swimming career and now has won Olympic gold and bronze medals.
There is a great nostalgia for many of the town’s bars which are no longer open, such as the Railway Bar and the Ceili House.
Some will remember Woolworths in the town centre and many will also recall Ray McLeod’s music shop.
Visitors will also remember the town centre before the Public Realm works and the current central plaza and wider footpaths.
People are also finding it tougher now as so many banks have closed – just the Bank of Ireland and Santander remain on Lurgan with the Ulster Bank the most recent to close its doors.
5. Many romances blossomed at the Centrepoint
Centrepoint Leisure Complex on the Portadown Road, Lurgan. Centrepoint had a bowling alley, cinema, and who could forget the Hollywood Bar. It was a focal point for many at the weekend and several romances blossomed at the popular venue. Photo: Contributed
6. Woolworths' memories
Woolworths in Market Street, Lurgan. Woolworths opened in Lurgan in November 1934 where it remained for 74 years. Currently it is the location for Poundstretcher. LM4908-154gc Photo: Geoffrey Cousins Staff Johnston
7. Manor House at Francis Street
The Manor House was situated at the top of Francis Street in Lurgan. Built by Lord Lurgan for his housing agent, Handcock, it was later owned by senior surgeon at Lurgan Hospital Dr Bassett. It later became a rest home for the elderly and was demolished in the early 1980s to make way for the current complex. Photo: Contributed
8. Many banks have left the town
The former Northern Bank building in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The building is currently for sale and is one of many mainstream banks which have closed in the town centre with just the Bank of Ireland and Santander remaining. Photo: Carmel Robinson