The Empire Walk - what a difference a year makes

In almost a year to the month, the houses that have replaced the Empire Neath have been completed and the tenants are moving in.

From this:

To this:

In just one year

After 83 years of providing entertainment for the people of Neath, the Empire is gone for ever - a sad loss for Neath.

Located in the Rope Walk, Neath, the new name is Empire Walk in memory of a historic building.   Only the road signs remain unchanged.