It is one of the busiest streets in Norwich, full of unique shops and places to eat.

Here we take a look back at life in Magdalen Street over the years through pictures found in our archives.

Between the record and antique shops, perhaps you recall how Magdalen Street has changed over the years.

READ MORE: A look at Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich through the decades

Norwich Evening News: Woolworths or little Woolies in Magdalen Street. It ceased trading on September 13, 1975Woolworths or little Woolies in Magdalen Street. It ceased trading on September 13, 1975 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: A tram bound for Unthank Road and Magdalen StreetA tram bound for Unthank Road and Magdalen Street (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: M K Reeve in Magdalen Street, NorwichM K Reeve in Magdalen Street, Norwich (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Looses in Magdalen StreetLooses in Magdalen Street (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Looses in Magdalen StreetLooses in Magdalen Street (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: All the buildings seen in this picture of Magdalen Street were demolished to provide space for the flyover built in 1971. Botolph Street is seen leading off to the leftAll the buildings seen in this picture of Magdalen Street were demolished to provide space for the flyover built in 1971. Botolph Street is seen leading off to the left (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: A new bridge over the Wensum being used for the first time by traffic, it was eventually a one-way carriageway leading to the Magdalen Street flyoverA new bridge over the Wensum being used for the first time by traffic, it was eventually a one-way carriageway leading to the Magdalen Street flyover (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Beryl Bryden at The Jacquard Club at Magdalen Street, Norwich in 1973Beryl Bryden at The Jacquard Club at Magdalen Street, Norwich in 1973 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Pearl Worby in her lace shop in Magdalen Street in Norwich, March 19, 1990Pearl Worby in her lace shop in Magdalen Street in Norwich, March 19, 1990 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Studio 'E' at Anglia TV in Magdalen Street, October 1980Studio 'E' at Anglia TV in Magdalen Street, October 1980 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: The production control room of Anglia's Magdalen Street studio which reopened after a £1.6 million refit in October 1996The production control room of Anglia's Magdalen Street studio which reopened after a £1.6 million refit in October 1996 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: The church of St Saviour stands on the east side of Magdalen Street, immediately north of St Saviour's LaneThe church of St Saviour stands on the east side of Magdalen Street, immediately north of St Saviour's Lane (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Magdalen street, 1961Magdalen street, 1961 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: A bus drives down Magdalen Street, October 1994A bus drives down Magdalen Street, October 1994 (Image: Archant Library)

Norwich Evening News: Magdalen Street at night, December 1993Magdalen Street at night, December 1993 (Image: Newsquest)

Norwich Evening News: Shoppers in Norwich at Anglia Square in Magdalen Street, 2004 Shoppers in Norwich at Anglia Square in Magdalen Street, 2004 (Image: Newsquest)