Pictures by Barry Goodwin/KMG Archive

During Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, the landscape of Kent has dramatically changed - with some parts showing few similarities to how they looked seven decades ago.

Here we take a look at how areas of the county have altered...

The year is 1952 and the county is still recovering from the horrors of the Second World War.

Maidstone High Street

The obvious difference in these pictures of the town centre is the modern extension of the footpaths.

However, one similarity that remains is it appears to be a popular bus route then and now.

There is also noticeable addition of traffic and street lights along the high street.

Westgate Towers, Canterbury

Very little appears to have changed in these pictures of the Canterbury landmark.

The structure of the building remains pretty much the same and the gardens immaculate as ever.

Despite advances in technology, a red telephone box still remains at the thoroughfare as an iconic British symbol.

Ashford High Street

Where to begin with the dramatic changes in this town centre?

The road has been narrowed in the high street - with the addition of trees and block paving.

St Barts, Rochester

Not much has changed at this former hospital in Medway.

And that's because much of the building is listed and therefore has to be protected from development.

While work is now under way to convert it into 155 luxury homes, certain parts of the very fabric of the hospital, including the morgue and distinctive water tower, must remain intact.

Ditton pond

One of the major differences in this scene is the absence of the stunning building which overlooked the water in the 50s.

Young children can be seen fishing from the pathway but both images seem like tranquil settings.

Gillingham High Street

One obvious similarity in this picture is the clock overlooking the high street on the right-hand side.

Cars can be seen travelling in the high street - which is now a pedestrian zone for a lot of the day.

The British Queen public house can be seen in the left of the picture taken in the 50s, which is now occupied by Betfred.

Eyhorne St, Hollingbourne

While many towns and villages have lost their pubs, The Windmill can still be seen in the quaint area of Hollingbourne.

More cars can be seen parked along the road, with the addition of yellow lines, a telephone pole, aerials and more drains.