Take a trip back to 1955 with this gallery from Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the Black Country.
It offers a fascinating glimpse into everyday life in the post-war years, capturing the people, places and moments that shaped the region.
From streets and landmarks to royal visits, sporting scenes, local events and the railway, discover a changing landscape and the communities at its heart.
The gallery is presented in no particular order, with plenty of interesting scenes and memories from more than seven decades ago.
Do you remember any of these places or events? Share your memories in the comments.
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33. Vintage adverts and busy traffic at a rain-soaked town junction
Cyclists navigate the slick, rain-soaked asphalt as they approach the busy junction of Brickkiln Street and School Street in Wolverhampton in September 1955. On the left, a large delivery van advertising Huntley & Palmers Ginger Nuts moves past pedestrians, while a Dent's of Carlisle lorry sits parked on the right. High on the brick gable end, prominent bill posters advertise Red & White cigarettes, Tide soap powder, and the nearby Wolverhampton Coliseum cinema showing Doris Day's musical Lucky Me. The lively street scene offers a remarkable snapshot of mid-century commercial life, period transport, and everyday travel in the heart of town. Do you remember seeing the colourful cinema posters and classic hand-painted advertisements around Brickkiln Street in the 1950s? Did you ever catch a film at the old Coliseum cinema back in those days? | Express & Star archive