Fascinating photos show how Nottingham's Old Market Square has changed over the past 70 years

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.