Can you see what's missing? Wolverhampton skyline changes

The letters, spelling Mander House on all four sides, have been sat atop the city's landmark skyscraper for over 40 years, but have been removed for an indefinite period as part of ongoing construction work.

A spokesperson for Benson Elliot Capital Management, the owners of the building, insisted that the removal of the letters is part of ongoing construction work, and that there was no plan to change the name.

The letters, which could be seen from miles around towering above Wolverhampton's skyline, also used to glow blue in the dark.

Wolverhampton council leader Roger Lawrence said that the Mander family name and Mander House carry significant historical importance to Wolverhampton, but he added that there was no evidence to suggest that they were looking to change the name.

Councillor Wendy Thompson, the Conservative leader in Wolverhampton, added that not having the lettering for the winter months is a 'shame'.

She said: "It's a landmark site.

"The removal of the letters, permanently or temporarily, is a shame – especially with the winter months coming.

"A lot of people will be coming to Wolverhampton to do their shopping.

"The Mander Centre is a huge shopping centre right in the centre of the city and if shoppers are coming from the train station the letters could have acted as a guide."

Mander House was built in the 1960's by the Mander family, one of Wolverhampton's major employers for over 200 years.

They constructed Mander House at the same time as the Mander Centre as part of a major redevelopment of Wolverhampton's city centre.

Benson Elliot bought the building back in December of last year when they completed a £59 million takeover of the Mander Centre.

The construction work is part of the £30 million refurbishment that was promised at the time of purchase.

The acquisition of the Mander Centre builds on Benson Elliot's regional investment programme, which has seen the firm invest more than £1 billion outside of central London over the past few years.

As part of this programme Benson Elliot is implementing revitalisation programmes for shopping centres in Ealing, Yeovil and Preston, in each instance working in close collaboration with local councils.