The crescent shaped street named Broadway in Norris Green feels like a throwback to a different era.

It still has a traditional 'high street' feel to it, with a mix of well-known names such as Greggs, Poundbakery, and Heron Foods, along with a wide range of independents, including a family butcher's, a jeweller's and a carpet store, many of which have been in the same family for generations.

Broadway shops.(Pic Andrew Teebay).

On the mid-week day we visited, it was bustling with people and had none of the "ghost town" atmosphere which pervades so many other shopping streets, which have been left all but deserted thanks to a combination of out-of-town retail parks and the internet.

That's not to say that it doesn't have its full complement of charity shops and bookies, while a giant former bingo hall which dominates the street has been left to stand empty for around a decade.

Here's what we found out after speaking to a selection of shoppers and shopworkers.

'We look out for one another'

Sharon Winland was just emerging from the Pound Buster thrift store with a variety of homeware when we caught up with her.

The 57-year-old, who works at the nearby Chicken Barbecue hot food store, said: "I love Broadway. I know everyone.

Local resident Sharon Winland.(Pic Andrew Teebay).

"I've lived and worked here all my life and it's like a little family. It hasn't really changed - it's all old school. We look out for one another."

We were joined by Pound Buster manager Farris Musleh, 32, who said: "It's a lovely place. I've been here for five years after moving from Toxteth, which was terrible.

Farris Musleh, manager of Pound Buster.(Pic Andrew Teebay).

"Since we made a Whatsapp group to alert each other to shoplifters or anyone who might cause trouble, it's calmed down."

'I've had guns and knives pulled on me'

If anything does kick off, Chris Davies will always lend a hand to sort it out.

The 53-year-old is a fully accredited security guard. Although he is based at Pound Buster, he acts as the "bouncer" for the whole street if he is called upon to help.

He said: "It's sound. It used to be rough.

Chris Davies, security guard at Pound Buster.(Pic Andrew Teebay).

"We don't get much hassle any more."

He was hired after the shop lost £1,000 in one day through shoplifters.

"Ever since then, we've not had any major losses. It's really made a big difference.

"If any shop keeper or trader is having any trouble, I'll come over and sort them out.

Broadway Shops.(Pic Andrew Teebay).

"My accreditation means I can use force to restrain them and pin them on the floor."

Chris has had guns and knives pulled on him in the past, and also been pepper sprayed.

He said: "The best way is not to use violence and win them over so they don't rob anymore."

'The internet is starting to creep in'

Paul Whiteside, owner of Broadway Carpets and Flooring, has maximised the potential of the street's more famous New York namesake to have the name of his business up in lights.

"It was my dad's business for 25 years, until I took it over three years ago.

Paul Whiteside (owner), of Broadway Carpets and Flooring (left), with shop manager John Turner.(Pic Andrew Teebay).

"It's difficult at times running the shop with the price of everything and the sky-high rent and rates.

"There's a good community spirit. Foot traffic accounts for 90pc of our business, but the internet is starting to creep in."

Derek, the boss of Broadway Jewellers, said: "We've been here 25 years and it has changed a lot.

Broadway Jewellers.(Pic Andrew Teebay).

"The type of customer we get makes the job easier. The majority of people are the salt of the earth - old school, very ordinary, down-to-earth people."