Our town in pictures: A journey through Stevenage's past and present

As Stevenage new town celebrates its 75th anniversary, our photo gallery shows how the landscape and buildings have evolved from the 1950s to the present day.

The Comet: The cycle path in Six Hills Way in 1958 The cycle path in Six Hills Way in 1958 (Image: Stevenage Museum)

The Comet: The children's playground at Leaves Spring in 1956 The children's playground at Leaves Spring in 1956 (Image: Stevenage Museum)

The Comet: Stevenage town centre being constructed in 1958 Stevenage town centre being constructed in 1958 (Image: Stevenage Museum)

The Comet: Partially-constructed houses at Bandley Hill in Stevenage in 1958 Partially-constructed houses at Bandley Hill in Stevenage in 1958 (Image: Stevenage Museum)

The Comet: Housing in Broxdell, Stevenage, shortly after completion in June 1952 Housing in Broxdell, Stevenage, shortly after completion in June 1952 (Image: Stevenage Museum)

The Comet: Lil and Roy Aspland, who used to run the Jiffy Bar Lil and Roy Aspland, who used to run the Jiffy Bar (Image: Linda Aspland Zumm)

The Comet: The Jiffy Bar at Stevenage Market The Jiffy Bar at Stevenage Market (Image: Linda Aspland Zumm)

The Comet: The Jiffy Bar, which was run by Lil and Roy Aspland for 30 years The Jiffy Bar, which was run by Lil and Roy Aspland for 30 years (Image: Linda Aspland Zumm)