The urban landscape of Birmingham is ever changing but some shops have weathered the tide of time and lasted through decades, and in some cases, centuries.
Birmingham residents fondly remember the shops on and off High Streets, that have come and gone, but this time, we tracked down the oldest surviving shops in the city. The city was the hub of innovation, craft and industry for a long period of time and businesses from long-gone eras still exist - if only we look for them.
From Birmingham city centre to the neighbourhoods, many local businesses have made it over time and are known for their unique products. Here are 15 shops that have been around in Birmingham for a long time, in chronological order:

5. Lee Longlands - since 1932 in Broad Street
Lee Longlands has been on Broad Street Birmingham since 1932 but their presence in Birmingham goes back to 1902. (Photo - Westside BID) | Westside BID

6. York Supplies, Kings Heath - open since 1947
An old-school gardening and hardware store, York Supplies is becoming a Co-op after the community campaigned to save it. It opened in 1947 by Sid Yapp, his brother Harry and friend Horace Russell, the business originally occupied the premises that are now the Furniture Clearance Centre on York Road. | Google Maps

7. The Diskery, Birmingham city centre - opened in 1952
The Diskery on Bristol Street is one of the longest-surviving record shops in England. Situated in central Birmingham, Morris Hunting first opened its doors in 1952 and has only ever shifted location twice. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google

8. House of Fraser, Birmingham city centre - 1959
The House of Fraser was built between 1955 and 1966 and was designed initially for Harrods (who had acquired Rackhams) and later for the House of Fraser who took over Harrods in 1959. (Photo - Google Maps) | google maps