Slideshow: What was there before Gunwharf Quays

On the 15th anniversary of its opening, they are the pictures that help tell the story of Gunwharf Quays.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Feb 2016, 12:14 BST

Updated 17th Feb 2016, 08:04 BST

The present location of the tower block in Gunwharf nicknamed the lipstick building. It is located roughly where the tree is standing centre photo. .
To the left is the present Customs House pub. The main gate is just out of sight to the right. Picture: Paul Costen — The present location of the tower block in Gunwharf nicknamed the lipstick building. It is located roughly where the tree is standing centre photo. . To the left is the present Customs House pub. The main gate is just out of sight to the right. Picture: Paul Costen

The present location of the tower block in Gunwharf nicknamed the lipstick building. It is located roughly where the tree is standing centre photo. .
To the left is the present Customs House pub. The main gate is just out of sight to the right. Picture: Paul Costen — The present location of the tower block in Gunwharf nicknamed the lipstick building. It is located roughly where the tree is standing centre photo. . To the left is the present Customs House pub. The main gate is just out of sight to the right. Picture: Paul Costen

Our slideshow includes archive photographs of the old HMS Vernon site and of the opening day of the retail complex in 2001.