Vicar Street in Kidderminster still looks virtually unchanged to the picture above.
Although the actual date of the picture is unknown, Simpson & Sons, pictured on the left ceased trading in the 1950s to be replaced by Mac Fisheroes.
Closer to the present day, Mothercare occupied the site in 1998 where they remain as pictured below.
Also in the picture is the Rowland Hill Shopping Centre on the right which is partly built on the former market hall site.
Late in 1986 a total ban of all traffic in the town centre was enforced, with the exception of emergency vehicles.
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