Step back in time with a nostalgic look at everyday life, local industry and community spirit across Walsall and the surrounding area between 1960 and 1965.
From high streets and historic landmarks to factory floors, royal visits and familiar faces, these photographs capture a changing Black Country at the start of the 1960s.
Featuring scenes from Aldridge, Bloxwich, Darlaston and Brownhills to many other places across the area, the collection offers a fascinating glimpse of places and moments that have since disappeared or changed beyond recognition.
Take a trip down memory lane, see how many familiar faces and places you can spot, and share your memories in the comments.
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45. A modern addition to Ablewell Street
The new Methodist community hall nears completion along Ablewell Street in Walsall in January 1961, standing alongside Central Hall and neighbouring businesses such as F. H. Reckless & Son and Alecia ladies' fashions. Featuring a prominent brick cross flanked by large multi-pane windows and modern storefronts, the fresh development provided a welcoming hub for local church groups and social gatherings. The street scene offers a wonderful snapshot of early 1960s town life, complete with classic cars parked along the curb and a passing cyclist. Do you remember attending social events or youth clubs at the Methodist community hall in Ablewell Street? | Express & Star archive