It is one of the major thoroughfares running into the heart of Norwich.

Many of you will live, work or travel on Dereham Road. Some may have done so for several decades.

Stretching from near Longwater Retail Park all the way to the inner city ring road where it terminates at Barn Road, it is a familiar route for many of us.

And today we have delved into our archives and gathered pictures of Dereham Road from decades gone by to see how it has changed over the years.

Some of the scenes are the same today. Others have changed completely. A few might have small differences - changed business premises or buildings that have altered with facelifts through the decades.

What are your memories of Dereham Road from the past? Let us know in the comments section below.

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