While some parts of Nottingham look pretty much the same as they did 100 years ago, other areas in the city have drastically changed.
The Castle and National Justice Museum, for example, have barely changed since the Victorian era apart from some minor restoration work here and there.
Other parts of the city, meanwhile, look unrecognisable when compared to their appearance as late as the 1990s.
If you’ve lived in Nottingham for a few decades, you’ll no doubt recognise how much Old Market Square has changed over the years.
The square has gradually lost greenery over the decades due to several re-designs, with only a few rows of trees and shrubs remaining today.
In 2004 the installation of a new tram line caused more changes to the square, as roads around the area were closed.
We’ve been having a dig in the archives and found some fascinating photos that illustrate how much the square has changed over the past 70 years.
1. Old Market Square 1998
This photo, from 1998, is how many of us remember the square. With much more greenery than is present today, it’s hard to believe this photo was taken just 26 years ago. Notice the Christmas decorations being put up! | Nick Macneill/Geograph Photo: Nick Macneill/Geograph
2. Old Market Square 1956
Here we have Old Market Square in 1956. This photo was taken 27 years after the Council House was built. | Ben Brooksbank/Geograph Photo: Ben Brooksbank/Geograph
3. Old Market Square 1969
This photo, taken in May 1969, shows two buses in Long Row. As we all know, today Long Row is one of the city’s pedestrianised streets. | David Hillas/Geograph Photo: David Hillas/Geograph
4. Old Market Square 1999
We now reach the year 1999, with this photo looking towards the square from Friar Lane. The road in view, South Parade, was turned into a tram stop four years later. | Colin Smith/Geograph Photo: Colin Smith/Geograph