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From the archives: 21 quirky and giant sights from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile

Our region has certainly seen its share of unusual and wonderful sights over the years.

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Nostalgia|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: From the archives: 21 quirky and giant sights from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile
Supporting image for story: Weathering the storms: 37 iconic pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped
Weathering the storms: 37 iconic pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped
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Nostalgia|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Dudley in the '80s: 23 pictures to transport you back to an iconic era - see what you remember!
Dudley in the '80s: 23 pictures to transport you back to an iconic era - see what you remember!
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Nostalgia|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: The dangerous day the canal collapsed at Dudley Port in 1899 - a disaster with echoes of Shropshire's 'sinkhole' drama
The dangerous day the canal collapsed at Dudley Port in 1899 - a disaster with echoes of Shropshire's 'sinkhole' drama
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Dudley nostalgia|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: 40 years of the Merry Hill centre: How it has changed the face of the Black Country
40 years of the Merry Hill centre: How it has changed the face of the Black Country
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Dudley nostalgia|Jan 4
Supporting image for story: Celebrations through the years: 16 retro pictures of community fun across Wolverhampton and the Black Country
Celebrations through the years: 16 retro pictures of community fun across Wolverhampton and the Black Country
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Nostalgia|Dec 28, 2025
Supporting image for story: Black Country and Staffordshire retro: From snakes and ladders to radio-controlled cars, we celebrate toys, games and happy faces
Black Country and Staffordshire retro: From snakes and ladders to radio-controlled cars, we celebrate toys, games and happy faces
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Nostalgia|Dec 26, 2025

More Dudley nostalgia stories

Supporting image for story: Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia
Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia
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Nostalgia|Dec 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile
Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile
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Nostalgia|Dec 21, 2025
Supporting image for story: Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life
Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life
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Nostalgia|Dec 13, 2025
Supporting image for story: Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember
Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember
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Nostalgia|Dec 11, 2025
Supporting image for story: 1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories
1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories
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Nostalgia|Dec 10, 2025
Supporting image for story: 27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire
27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire
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Nostalgia|Dec 7, 2025
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Nostalgia|Dec 3, 2025
Supporting image for story: 17 historic images offer a glimpse of Black Country and Staffordshire in 1962 - see what you can remember
17 historic images offer a glimpse of Black Country and Staffordshire in 1962 - see what you can remember
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Nostalgia|Dec 3, 2025
Supporting image for story: Legendary Black Country personality to close his bookshop near Dudley after 64 years
Legendary Black Country personality to close his bookshop near Dudley after 64 years
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Kingswinford|Dec 3, 2025
Supporting image for story: West Midlands retro: 24 pictures to take you back to 1990 across the region featuring protests, WW2 bombs and a rock band in trouble with the law
West Midlands retro: 24 pictures to take you back to 1990 across the region featuring protests, WW2 bombs and a rock band in trouble with the law
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Nostalgia|Nov 30, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Scientists confirm 2025 as third hottest year on record as heat surge continues
Scientists confirm 2025 as third hottest year on record as heat surge continues
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Appeal against decision to throw out Kneecap terror case due to be heard
Appeal against decision to throw out Kneecap terror case due to be heard
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Sir Nick Clegg takes swipe at Instagram and calls for tougher tech regulation
Sir Nick Clegg takes swipe at Instagram and calls for tougher tech regulation
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Sir Keir Starmer to face MPs after digital ID U-turn
Sir Keir Starmer to face MPs after digital ID U-turn
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Diana’s memorial playground centrepiece undergoes finishing touches in Germany
Diana’s memorial playground centrepiece undergoes finishing touches in Germany
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Districts warn of ‘catastrophic flooding’ without urgent funding boost
Districts warn of ‘catastrophic flooding’ without urgent funding boost
UK News|7 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Iran’s judiciary signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters
Iran’s judiciary signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters
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Supporting image for story: 22 killed as crane collapses on to passenger train in Thailand
22 killed as crane collapses on to passenger train in Thailand
World News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Iran death toll jumps again as Donald Trump cancels meetings with officials
Iran death toll jumps again as Donald Trump cancels meetings with officials
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a segregated bus, dies aged 86
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a segregated bus, dies aged 86
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: West Wing actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in over child sex abuse claims
West Wing actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in over child sex abuse claims
World News|9 hours ago
Iran Protests
Trump cancels meetings with Iran officials and tells protesters ‘help is on way’
World News|14 hours ago
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