Pictures from the past: Cannock town centre through the years

Today we take a look at the changing features around Cannock town centre.

From the changing array of shops to long-forgotten sights, we have taken a closer look at Cannock through the decades.

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1. The Crown Hotel in Cannock Market Place pictured in February, 1961, shortly after it closed. The pub had stood in the town for more than 300 years, but was demolished in a regeneration scheme and replaced with shops.

2. Cars and lorries making their way through Cannock Market Place in March 27, 1968.

3. Cars could pass freely through Cannock Market Place when this photograph was taken in around 1990.

4. Work had begun to turn Cannock Market Place into a paved walkway in September, 1988. Sewage pipes needed to be replaced at the start of the £250,000 scheme, which complemented a £30 million new shopping centre.

5. Snow covering Cannock Shopping Centre on February 9, 2007

6. The view at Cannock Shopping Centre in May 1985

7. The New Hall at High Green, Cannock, was to go under the auctioneer's hammer in January 1962. It had been left in trust for public use, housing various societies, but soaring overheads meant it had to close. The property included two houses, a caretaker's flat and an old library building.

8. There aren't many genuine five ways junctions left these days, but there was one in High Green, Cannock, pictured here in March, 1973. People called for traffic lights and a roundabout to be installed, but they were rejected by the highways authority. The area has now changed almost beyond recognition as a result of major redevelopment schemes.

9. The view looking towards High Green, Cannock, in 1912.

10. Church Street from June 8, 1987, showing the Prince of Wales Centre