Presenter: ... So, Mr Cobbler, what was Canary Wharf like 20 years ago?
Cobbler: Ooh, it was a dirty area. I remember there were a lot of empty warehouses around here.
P: Were there any shops?
C: No, no...there weren't many shops at all...There weren't many people here either.
P: And what about the people who did live there?
C: Well, we didn;t have much money , so of course we didn;t have nice houses or cars. Oh yes, and Canary Wharf had terrible roads back then... yes, and so we could only really get around by bus or on foot... But, as you can see, it's all very different now.
P: Yes, it's a very clean area today. What else is different?
C: Well ,look around you! There are beautiful flats now... and there are lots of shops, offices,... yes, and restaurants and cafes.
P: It looks like a lot of people live here now.
C: Yes. They've got a lot of money, too - I mean, just look at what they've got! They've got lovely houses and nice cars - yes, very different! And it's easy to get around now, too. Today, on Canary Wharf you can get around by train, bus or taxi! Yes, Canary Wharf is a completely different place nowadays!