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Step back to 1975: 24 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember

Let's step back half a century to 1975.

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By Tania Taylor
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It was the year a public vote took place on whether the United Kingdom should remain a member of the European Common Market, the Bay City Rollers topped the charts with the best-selling single of the year - "Bye Bye Baby" - and UK homes only had three television channels to choose from.

From social events to town life, and the faces you remember. We hope you enjoy these selection of images from the Express & Star archives.

September 10, 1975, Walsall Arboretum lights. Karl Jones, aged five, Simon Hope (5) and Jonathan Slater were among the visitors. Pointing out some of the attractions are Mrs Pauline Hope and Mrs Doreen Jones, both of Shelfield
September 10, 1975, Walsall Arboretum lights. Karl Jones, aged five, Simon Hope (5) and Jonathan Slater were among the visitors. Pointing out some of the attractions are Mrs Pauline Hope and Mrs Doreen Jones, both of Shelfield
Walsall's acting manager Doug Fraser celebrates with the players including goalscorers Bernie Wright and Alan Buckley after their successful victory against Manchester United on January 8, 1975. It was one of the Saddlers' greatest Cup moments - a 3-2 win over Manchester United in the 3rd round replay of the FA Cup in front of the TV cameras, following a goal-less draw at Old Trafford
Walsall's acting manager Doug Fraser celebrates with the players including goalscorers Bernie Wright and Alan Buckley after their successful victory against Manchester United on January 8, 1975. It was one of the Saddlers' greatest Cup moments - a 3-2 win over Manchester United in the 3rd round replay of the FA Cup in front of the TV cameras, following a goal-less draw at Old Trafford
January 4, 1975. John Harper & Co. Ltd, ironfounders, Willenhall. Long serving staff were presented with gold watches. Harry Anderson, Bob Leek, Miss I. M. Stanhope and Wilfred Harper are mentioned
January 4, 1975. John Harper & Co. Ltd, ironfounders, Willenhall. Long serving staff were presented with gold watches. Harry Anderson, Bob Leek, Miss I. M. Stanhope and Wilfred Harper are mentioned
January 17, 1975. While Langley changes its face one thing stays the same - the Methodist church - and the congregation are making sure everyone knows it. Mrs Charles Davis, one of the church stewards and his wife, Gwen, were concerned that with all the demolition going on around Edwards Street Methodist Church people could think the building had closed. So Mrs Davis made the poster to make sure everyone understood the situation. Building is already progressing to erect over 100 council homes nearby and there are plans for private development in the area
January 17, 1975. While Langley changes its face one thing stays the same - the Methodist church - and the congregation are making sure everyone knows it. Mr Charles Davis, one of the church stewards and his wife, Gwen, were concerned that with all the demolition going on around Edward Street Methodist Church people could think the building had closed, so Mrs Davis made the poster to make sure everyone understood the situation
Betty Bradley serves up some good cheer for thirsty members of Darlaston Ex-Servicemen's Club in 1975
Betty Bradley serves up some good cheer for thirsty members of Darlaston Ex-Servicemen's Club in 1975
February 1975 - a group of derelict shops in Wolverhampton that stood on Stafford Road, opposite Ewins Street between Moseley Street, seen on right and GWR works
February 1975 - a group of derelict shops in Wolverhampton that stood on Stafford Road, opposite Ewins Street between Moseley Street, seen on right and GWR works
March 14, 1975. Chairman of the school managers Mr John Schoffield assists Tina Burn and Jonathon Ball plant their tree at St Andrew's C of E School at Weston, near Stafford, as part of National Tree Week
March 14, 1975. Chairman of the school managers Mr John Schoffield assists Tina Burn and Jonathon Ball plant their tree at St Andrew's C of E School at Weston, near Stafford, as part of National Tree Week
March 24, 1975. A lemonade launching by head boatman Graham Brewster as the skiffs are put back for a new season on Dartmouth Park pool, West Bromwich. he is watched by Keith Dixon and Stephen Hedges, already afloat on the choppy pool
March 24, 1975. A lemonade launching by head boatman Graham Brewster as the skiffs are put back for a new season on Dartmouth Park pool, West Bromwich. He is watched by Keith Dixon and Stephen Hedges, already afloat on the choppy pool