As the landscape of our towns and villages change, it is important that a photographic record is kept.
Many of the changes often go unnoticed, that is until you take look at photographs from 10, 20, 30 or even 40 years ago and appreciate the progress and changes which have taken place.
Unfortunately, progress is not always positive and in our desire to improve, we have witnessed the demolition of some beautiful buildings and the loss of many open spaces.
The Burton Mail's photographic archive contains hundreds of thousands of original negatives and digital images from the 1960s through to today.
For this slideshow, we've picked out images which show Stapenhill and the changes which have taken place. How much has Stapenhill changed in your lifetime? Has the area improved for the better?
If you have memories or your own images to share with our readers, email Stephen.sinfield@burtonmail.co.uk or visit our dedicated nostalgia Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/MailRemembers
