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November 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Remembering James Eaton, Battle of Trafalgar hero from land-locked West Midlands

Remembering James Eaton, Battle of Trafalgar hero from land-locked West Midlands

November 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1997: Thousands protest against the loss of Kidderminster Hospital's accident and emergency unit

Flashback to 1997: Thousands protest against the loss of Kidderminster Hospital's accident and emergency unit

November 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: When Wolfie the Wolves mascot took on the three little pigs in a memorable altercation

When Wolfie the Wolves mascot took on the three little pigs in a memorable altercation

November 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fifty years of Slade's Christmas golden oldie

Fifty years of Slade's Christmas golden oldie

October 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: The post-war Jamaican immigrants: Pioneers who came to the Black Country to seek a better life

The post-war Jamaican immigrants: Pioneers who came to the Black Country to seek a better life

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1989: The start of Wallace and Gromit's stop motion adventures

Flashback to 1989: The start of Wallace and Gromit's stop motion adventures

October 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Factory's former football team reunited 21 years after disbanding as scores attend

Factory's former football team reunited 21 years after disbanding as scores attend

October 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: 14 perfectly preserved photographs that show impressive Black Country spirit during WWII

14 perfectly preserved photographs that show impressive Black Country spirit during WWII

Supporting image for story: How the West Midlands was last bastion for bloodthirsty bull baiting

How the West Midlands was last bastion for bloodthirsty bull baiting

October 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Harry's bad day at Molineux

Harry's bad day at Molineux

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2011: Air raid shelter is rebuilt at RAF Cosford Museum

Flashback to 2011: Air raid shelter is rebuilt at RAF Cosford Museum

October 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Remembering when Sir Bobby Charlton brought Dudley to a standstill

Remembering when Sir Bobby Charlton brought Dudley to a standstill

October 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Take a trip down memory lane as archive film and TV goes on show at Staffordshire libraries

Take a trip down memory lane as archive film and TV goes on show at Staffordshire libraries

October 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hippodrome demolition marks end of 125 years of entertainment on Castle Hill

Hippodrome demolition marks end of 125 years of entertainment on Castle Hill

October 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Blue plaques to be unveiled to mark historic Wolverhampton people and places

Blue plaques to be unveiled to mark historic Wolverhampton people and places

October 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Lichfield's oldest hair salon marks 40 years

Lichfield's oldest hair salon marks 40 years

October 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: First images released of Sir Lenny Henry series inspired by spirit of Windrush

First images released of Sir Lenny Henry series inspired by spirit of Windrush

October 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: The legend of Dick Turpin – why pubs love to claim him for themselves

The legend of Dick Turpin – why pubs love to claim him for themselves

Supporting image for story: Old aerial pictures reveal changing face of Bridgnorth

Old aerial pictures reveal changing face of Bridgnorth

October 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Demise of historic Hippodrome venue sad but inevitable for some Dudley locals

Demise of historic Hippodrome venue sad but inevitable for some Dudley locals

October 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ken Dodd to Tommy Cooper, and a Roy Orbison finale: Proud history of Dudley Hippodrome

Ken Dodd to Tommy Cooper, and a Roy Orbison finale: Proud history of Dudley Hippodrome

October 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mansion dismissed as 'dull and uninteresting' was actually a house of treasures

Mansion dismissed as 'dull and uninteresting' was actually a house of treasures

October 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man reunited with beautiful retro Wolverhampton bus he helped save 50 years ago

Man reunited with beautiful retro Wolverhampton bus he helped save 50 years ago

September 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wartime spy who scandalised establishment with her 'nymphomaniac' behaviour

Wartime spy who scandalised establishment with her 'nymphomaniac' behaviour

September 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Event takes people back to reminisce about Home Front days

Event takes people back to reminisce about Home Front days

Supporting image for story: Wolves' epic cup final victory in depths of Second World War

Wolves' epic cup final victory in depths of Second World War

September 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves hardman who was 'saved by God's hand' after a life of turmoil on and off the pitch

Former Wolves hardman who was 'saved by God's hand' after a life of turmoil on and off the pitch

September 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Long history of big cats being sighted in the region

Long history of big cats being sighted in the region

September 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Historic manor mixes cultures to provide unique open day

Historic manor mixes cultures to provide unique open day

September 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ford Capris which starred in The Professionals fetch £186,000 at auction

Ford Capris which starred in The Professionals fetch £186,000 at auction

September 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Church opens doors to welcome visitors to see history

Church opens doors to welcome visitors to see history

Supporting image for story: Signed photo stirs memories for cycling hero Hugh six decades later

Signed photo stirs memories for cycling hero Hugh six decades later

September 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Riddles solved over birth of local football legend Billy Wright

Riddles solved over birth of local football legend Billy Wright

September 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Take a journey back to the 1940s at Home Front event

Take a journey back to the 1940s at Home Front event

Supporting image for story: Drums which honoured Walsall war heroes

Drums which honoured Walsall war heroes

September 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Work 'progressing at pace' on new heritage centre to bring county's history to life

Work 'progressing at pace' on new heritage centre to bring county's history to life

September 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Living museum trip brings back memories of grandparents' wedding day

Living museum trip brings back memories of grandparents' wedding day

September 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: All aboard for trip to mark 60th anniversary of Severn Valley Railway closure

All aboard for trip to mark 60th anniversary of Severn Valley Railway closure

Supporting image for story: Heritage venues ready to welcome visitors for celebration of creativity

Heritage venues ready to welcome visitors for celebration of creativity

August 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sandwell antiques store looking for family of loved doll - with a touching backstory

Sandwell antiques store looking for family of loved doll - with a touching backstory

Supporting image for story: Surf's up in Bridgnorth as rare 1970s board goes on sale at antiques centre

Surf's up in Bridgnorth as rare 1970s board goes on sale at antiques centre

August 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fallings Park: Wolverhampton's showpiece garden suburb that failed to bloom

Fallings Park: Wolverhampton's showpiece garden suburb that failed to bloom

August 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Steam rally is a family affair for the daughter of Black Country legend Len Crane

Steam rally is a family affair for the daughter of Black Country legend Len Crane

Supporting image for story: Walsall FC's ramshackle ground was a field of dreams

Walsall FC's ramshackle ground was a field of dreams

August 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Expert analyses images of possible Knights Templar graves - did they belong to ancient order or not?

Expert analyses images of possible Knights Templar graves - did they belong to ancient order or not?

August 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country's Gunpowder Plot house will be added to 'at risk' register after concerns raised for future

Black Country's Gunpowder Plot house will be added to 'at risk' register after concerns raised for future

Supporting image for story: The Professionals' Ford Capris for sale – if you've got a spare £200,000

The Professionals' Ford Capris for sale – if you've got a spare £200,000

August 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: National Trust rules out taking on historic Black Country building that was key to Gunpowder Plot

National Trust rules out taking on historic Black Country building that was key to Gunpowder Plot

August 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Go-ahead given for museum to recreate gas showroom

Go-ahead given for museum to recreate gas showroom

August 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Crooked House: Over 250 years of history wiped out in a few minutes

The Crooked House: Over 250 years of history wiped out in a few minutes

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