NEWPORT city centre has changed significantly over the past few decades.

Friars Walk transformed the main retail centre with big brands such as Next, Pandora and M&M occupying the site.

But many Newport residents will fondly remember some of the popular stores on Commercial Street and High Street. 

Take a trip down memory lane with just a few of those great stores.

MUSIC: Our Price record store was located on Commercial Street, Newport, opposite Primark. It was next to the Famous Army Shop, also in the picture

Our Price record store was located on Commercial Street, Newport, opposite Primark. It was next to the Famous Army Shop, also in the picture

FESTIVE: A shopper looking at the window display of Wildings in Newport

A shopper looking at the window display of Wildings in Newport

BUSY: Littlewoods was located opposite Boots on Commercial Street, Newport

Littlewoods was located opposite Boots on Commercial Street, Newport

ELECTRICALS: the former Dixons store on Commercial Street, Newport

The former Dixons store on Commercial Street, Newport

PAST: This is Cambrian Retail Centre in Newport, located near Newport Station and Admiral Insurance

This is Cambrian Retail Centre in Newport, located near Newport Station and Admiral Insurance

PARTY: House of Fun sold all you needed for a great party and was located at the St Pauls end of Commercial Street, Newport

House of Fun sold all you needed for a great party and was located at the St Paul's end of Commercial Street, Newport

FOOD: Lifecycle Health Food Shop was located near John Frost Square

Lifecycle Health Food Shop was located near John Frost Square

POPULAR: Newports Marks and Spencer store when it was located on Commercual Street. The store now has a food hall in John Frost Square

Newport's Marks and Spencer store when it was located on Commercual Street. The store now has a food hall in John Frost Square