I’ve been looking into the history of Drake Circus because I can foresee an interesting history due to Plymouth’s military history and location in respect to World War 2.
All the following photos were sourced from the BBC as they have extensive documentation of the history of Drake Circus:

An artists impression of how drake circus looked in the 1900’s (view from old town street)

Drake Circus after the blitz.

View from ‘Boots Corner’ early 60’s.

Drake Circus 1960

Drake Circus 60’s at night (shows the social aspect of the space)

Demolition of old Drake Circus to make way for the 1970’s shopping centre.

Opening of the 1970’s Drake Circus

The old Drake Circus prior to demolition in 2003.

The Decay of the shopping centre prior to demolition.

The Decay of the shopping centre prior to demolition.

Demolition of the car park shown above.

Demolishing the underpass.

Ariel shot of the foundations in place for the new Drake Circus.

The new Drake Circus meets with the rest of the city for the first time.

Finished. Shot of old and new.