Take a trip back to 1971 and discover Wolverhampton as it looked more than five decades ago.
The town's proud industrial heritage sat alongside ambitious new developments, with the sleek shopping precincts and concrete walkways of the Wulfrun Centre offering a glimpse of modern retail life. Meanwhile, the Victorian grandeur of the Town Hall and the historic Giffard House provided reminders of its rich past. Elsewhere, busy streets were lined with familiar shopfronts and classic British cars, while post-war redevelopment and urban clearance continued around areas such as Molineux.
From well-known landmarks and shopping streets to residential neighbourhoods and everyday scenes, this collection of photographs captures the character and spirit of Wolverhampton in 1971.
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29. Under the glass roof of Central Arcade
Shoppers stroll beneath the elegant iron ribs and arched skylights of Central Arcade on an autumn day in November 1971. Looking ahead toward the entrance of the newly built Mander Centre, hanging banners advertise National Westminster Bank and Horlicks alongside vintage "To Let" signs. Did you often use Central Arcade as a shortcut on your town-centre shopping trips? | Express & Star archive