Take a look back at Haymarket in Norwich through the decades

Here we take a look back at the changing face of Haymarket, off Gentleman's Walk, over the years through pictures found in our archives.

From the square's old fountain to a giant brain sculpture, it has been a focal point for many when visiting the city.

Perhaps you can spot yourself or a relative in these pictures or remember some of the much-loved businesses that have disappeared in Norwich. 

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Paving Haymarket in 1972 (Image: Library)

Norwich shoppers in Haymarket (Image: Library)

Hay Hill cascade with people looking at the foam after someone had put detergent in. Who remembers C&A? Date: 1970s. (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Library)

The Hay Hill cascade attracted visitors on the day it started working. This photo was taken on August 5 1972. Photo: EDP Archive

The Gaumont, Haymarket, Norwich (Image: Archant)

The dance stage at the Haymarket in Norwich on New Year's Eve in 2000. (Image: Archant)

The dance stage at the Haymarket in Norwich on New Year's Eve 1999. (Image: Archant)

The scene at the unveiling of the statue of Sir Thomas Browne at the Haymarket on 19th October 1905. Picture: Archant Library (Image: ©Archant Norfolk 2006)

Topshop store in Haymarket built in the early 1960s, which closed in 2021, on January 15, 1990. (Image: Archant)

Haymarket brick air raid shelter being built, 20 September 1939. Picture: George Plunkett (Image: George Plunkett)

The Haymarket in 1963 - the F Lambert and Sons building is now the site of the Next store.