While many high streets in Wales have seen dwindling fortunes in recent years, many felt Cardiff's Queen Street might remain the flagship that bucks the trend.
But a recent WalesOnline article explored the downturn on the street once considered one of the busiest high streets in the UK. WalesOnline readers have expressed their opinions on the current state of our capital's main shopping street.
Many people suggested Queen Street no longer looks very appealing or presentable. One Facebook user Rose Thomas said: “I used to be proud of my city, not anymore, it’s very dirty and rundown, needs a good clean everywhere”.
