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.
9. Beautiful lime trees on the Lough Road
Lord Lurgan planted the lime grove as an impressive entrance to the Co Armagh town on the Lough Road. Sadly many of these trees were felled during housing development in the area. Photo: Contributed
10. The Ceili House in Church place
Many a great night of music and craic was had at the Ceili House in Church Place, Lurgan, Co Armagh. LM4709-160gc Photo: Geoffrey Cousins Staff Johnston
11. Boating on the lake
Boating on Lurgan Park lake was popular up until around 1970. The council provided the boats and there was a large boating shed at waters edge. Photo: Contributed
12. One of the oldest commercial buildings in Lurgan
The Johnston Distillery was one of the oldest commercial buildings in County Armagh. It was built back in the 1700s. Photo: Contributed