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:
13. Selfridges in Birmingham city centre - opened in 2003
Selfridges in Birmingham opened in 2003. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by the architecture firm Future Systems. (Photo - Jackie Davies - stock.adobe.com) | Jackie Davies - stock.adobe.com
14. Hobgoblin Music, Priory Queensway - open since 2003
Hobgoblin Music store was founded in 1976 in Sussex and opened branches across the country. Founders Pete and Mannie McClelland opened the Birmingham branch in July 2003. | Unsplash
15. The Oasis Fashion Store, The Square Shopping centre - open since 2009
This shop featuring an array of alternative, punk & goth fashions, has been open since the end of the noughties. It was once the place to go shopping. (Photo - Google Maps) | google maps