One of the best ways of seeing how Watford has changed over the years is from the air.

Back in June 2003, former Watford Observer photographer Pete Stevens took to the skies with Firecrest Aviation from Elstree to photograph the town and surrounding areas.

We are delighted to be able to share these pictures again, starting this week with aerial views of Stephenson Way and Radlett Road, Watford Junction and its surrounds and the town centre.

Scroll through the fantastic images below and see if you can spot where your home or where you used to live, or a shop or business that is no longer there?

Watford Observer: How the Harlequin Centre looked from the air in 2003How the Harlequin Centre looked from the air in 2003 (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

We’ll be bringing you some more fantastic aerial shots of Watford and the surrounding area over the next few weeks.

Watford Observer: The roundabout linking Stephenson Way with Radlett RoadThe roundabout linking Stephenson Way with Radlett Road (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

Watford Observer: A view from higher up with the link road to the M1 in the foregroundA view from higher up with the link road to the M1 in the foreground (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

Watford Observer: Trains pull into the platforms at Watford JunctionTrains pull into the platforms at Watford Junction (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

Watford Observer: A more expansive view with Watford Junction in the centreA more expansive view with Watford Junction in the centre (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

Watford Observer: The ring road from Sainsbury's, past the YMCA and Charter Place towards the HarlequinThe ring road from Sainsbury's, past the YMCA and Charter Place towards the Harlequin (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

Watford Observer: A higher view with the Town Hall visible at the top of the pictureA higher view with the Town Hall visible at the top of the picture (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

Watford Observer: Looking down on the Harlequin and Lower High Street areaLooking down on the Harlequin and Lower High Street area (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

Watford Observer: From St Mary's Church in the top left, the High Street winds it way down the middle of this image From St Mary's Church in the top left, the High Street winds it way down the middle of this image (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

Watford Observer: How the heart of Watford looked from on high almost 20 years agoHow the heart of Watford looked from on high almost 20 years ago (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)

Watford Observer: Overlooking Exchange Road with Church car park prominent at the bottom of this pictureOverlooking Exchange Road with Church car park prominent at the bottom of this picture (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation)