Although most of the North End was demolished in the 1960s to make way for the new dock entrance, the old Southgate's shop (above, left) remained, as it did not hinder access to the dock. When the shop finally closed, it too faced demolition. It was only then that the smithy and two cottages of the old True's Yard were discovered - they had been covered over and used for storage. As the last remaining link with the now dispersed fishing community, its vital importance was realised, and a group of volunteers, led by Pat Midgeley, launched a campaign to prevent their destruction. Once saved, the newly formed North End Trust looked to turn the buildings into a museum and heritage centre (above, right) to collect and store objects and stories about the old fisherfolk of the North End. In the 1990's the opportunity arose to purchase the next door 'Naval Reserve' public house, and this has now been restored to house further exhibits as well as a large archive and store, and larger education facilties.