When you think of Prince of Wales Road, thoughts no doubt turn to the abundant nightlife and late-night takeaways the road has to offer.

While this area of Norwich may have seen quieter days, it has always been full of hustle and bustle.

Recently there have been lots of changes to the city's transport network, with one-way systems and more pedestrianised areas created.

These fascinating images show how one of the city's busiest roads has evolved over the years, and also the way we travel along it.

Norwich Evening News: Prince of Wales Road looking towards Thorpe Station from Agricultural Hall PlainPrince of Wales Road looking towards Thorpe Station from Agricultural Hall Plain (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Prince of Wales Road when two-way traffic existed policeman observes the traffic, 1960Prince of Wales Road when two-way traffic existed policeman observes the traffic, 1960 (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Prince of Wales Road in 1985Prince of Wales Road in 1985 (Image: Archant Library)

Norwich Evening News: Prince of Wales Road near the Royal HotelPrince of Wales Road near the Royal Hotel (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Queues at the Cannon Cinema, Prince of Wales Road. The Cannon was previously known as the ABC and before that the Regent, 1990Queues at the Cannon Cinema, Prince of Wales Road. The Cannon was previously known as the ABC and before that the Regent, 1990 (Image: Archant Library)

Norwich Evening News: Prince of Wales Road with the ABC Cinema on the left. The ABC was formerly called the Regent, and had another name change after the ABC was split into a multi screen cinema then it was known as the Cannon 1, 2, 3, etc. The cinema closed about the year 2000Prince of Wales Road with the ABC Cinema on the left. The ABC was formerly called the Regent, and had another name change after the ABC was split into a multi screen cinema then it was known as the Cannon 1, 2, 3, etc. The cinema closed about the year 2000 (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Prince of Wales Road in 1968Prince of Wales Road in 1968 (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Prince of Wales Road in 1988Prince of Wales Road in 1988 (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: A Royal Mail van heads down Prince of Wales Road in 1988A Royal Mail van heads down Prince of Wales Road in 1988 (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Prince of Wales Road, NorwichPrince of Wales Road, Norwich (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Prince of Wales looking towards the city centrePrince of Wales looking towards the city centre (Image: Archant)