The character of Grafton Street is largely influenced by the businesses that occupy its buildings. A new shop may completely change the facade, at the very least the shop front, signage and window display will change.

An example of this kind of transformation on the street and the affect this has on people: the closure of the Grafton Street branch of Laura Ashley in 2010.

You can watch a video of the resulting strike action of Laura Ashley workers here. Can you recall other instances of strikes or protests on Grafton Street? Or a change in the shops on the street? Let us know in a comment.