Photographer takes 12,000 city snaps in six months

Orange hues fill the sky above St Joseph's Catholic Church on Stowheath Lane

A man who has snapped more than 12,000 photographs of a city in just over six months is putting his work on display.

Ian Hughes, 62, started capturing pictures of the city in his spare time back in October to become more active.

Since then, he has accomplished a milestone of photographing every building in the streets within the ring road which has helped him learn all about Wolverhampton's past.

"It's just a fabulous city, it's absolutely rammed with history and I love the beauty of the buildings," he said.

This black and white shot shows the stretch of Dunstall Water Bridge

Mr Hughes loves finding and capturing pictures of canals in Wolverhampton

Mr Hughes, who lives in Pendeford, has enjoyed taking photographs since the 1960s when he used a "box brownie" camera to capture moments in time.

"I just love recording photographs, I see photography as an art form to create memories," he said.

From sculptures to discovering forgotten history and graffiti, he thoroughly enjoys exploring the city.

"I want to create a complete record of what the city looked like at this time," he added.

The setting sun hides behind Jamia Masjid Aqsa mosque

The blue sky, green trees and glistening water at Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve

Since taking photographs in his area, he has been inspired to set up a Facebook group concentrating on the positive aspects of Wolverhampton.

Mr Hughes said the positive reaction from people has spurred him on to continue taking pictures, "spreading his wings" across the Black Country.

He will also be displaying his work in Wolverhampton Central Library, starting with Black Country week in July.

Books sit within Wolverhampton Central Library waiting to be read

The Chubb Building standing tall by the ring road