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22 must-see photos capturing Wolverhampton in 1971

This nostalgic collection of pictures captures life across the city in 1971.

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By Tania Taylor
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From new developments to historic buildings, the gallery offers a glimpse of Wolverhampton’s streets 55 years ago.

Enjoy this trip down memory lane from the Express & Star archives, and share your own memories in the comments.

November 1971: 'A new vista of the developing Wolverhampton - a scene revealed by demolition of old buildings at the town end of Penn Road, to make way for road improvements. Looking across Penn Road traffic island, the outlines on the horizon are Wolverhampton Polytechnic, St Peter's Church and Mander House.'
November 1971: 'A new vista of the developing Wolverhampton - a scene revealed by demolition of old buildings at the town end of Penn Road, to make way for road improvements. Looking across Penn Road traffic island, the outlines on the horizon are Wolverhampton Polytechnic, St Peter's Church and Mander House.'
The car park at Wolverhampton's High Level station in January 1971.
The car park at Wolverhampton's High Level station in January 1971.
Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, January 1971. This scene includes the premises of the closed-down Coliseum Cinema and Dudley Road Post Office.
Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, January 1971. This scene includes the premises of the closed-down Coliseum Cinema and Dudley Road Post Office.
June 1971: 'There's is no doubt but that traffic free shopping precincts in the West Midlands are popular with shoppers. This picture is from the rotunda in Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Centre where traffic is kept to the streets outside and cars to the rooftop car park.'
June 1971: 'There's is no doubt but that traffic free shopping precincts in the West Midlands are popular with shoppers. This picture is from the rotunda in Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Centre where traffic is kept to the streets outside and cars to the rooftop car park.'
Star Bingo, Bilston Street, Wolverhampton. Formerly the Clifton Cinema, the Star Associated company was due to be taken over by British Lion in November 1971.
Star Bingo, Bilston Street, Wolverhampton. Formerly the Clifton Cinema, the Star Associated company was due to be taken over by British Lion in November 1971.
This picture of Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, was taken in August, 1971, shortly before the construction of the Trident Shopping Centre. The redevelopment resulted in many of the shops on the right of the picture being demolished.
This picture of Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, was taken in August, 1971, shortly before the construction of the Trident Shopping Centre. The redevelopment resulted in many of the shops on the right of the picture being demolished.