Photography by John Ball - various dates, 1998 (with Agfa ePhoto-307 digital camera)

Welsh towns offer a variety of small shops and stores in their high streets. The examples featured below illustrate the character and interest such local businesses add to the streets of Wales.

Image 1:

(left to right): Fish and Chip shop, Jewellers, Baby Products, Butchers. (Woodfield Street, Morriston, Swansea - Jan 1998)

Image 2:

Ladies' Fashions. (Woodfield Street, Morriston, Swansea - Jan 1998)

Image 3:

(left to right): Café, Butchers, Glass supplies, Kebab and Burger House. (Woodfield Street, Morriston, Swansea - Jan 1998)

Image 4:

(left to right): Travel agent, Butcher, Travel agent. (Woodfield Street, Morriston, Swansea - Jan 1998)

Image 5:

Furniture store. (Abergavenny, Monmouthshire - Feb 1998)

Image 6:

Café and cake shop. (Ystradgynlais, Breconshire - Jan 1998)

Image 7:

(left to right): General Store, Post Office. (Sennybridge, Breconshire - Feb 1998)

Image 8:

Derelict shops, with old ads still visible on the walls. (High Street, Swansea - Jan 1998)

Image 9:

La Baguette du Jour Café. (Princess Way, Swansea - Jun 1998)