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Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile

A little teaser ahead of a bumper gallery of festive-themed pictures we’re saving for Christmas Eve.

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Nostalgia|Just now
Supporting image for story: Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile
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
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
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
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
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Sign up for your FREE Express & Star Nostalgia Newsletter - a weekly round-up of fascinating picture galleries and features
Nostalgia|Dec 3
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

More Dudley nostalgia stories

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
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
Supporting image for story: Retro special: 37 unforgettable pictures from 1974 in the Black Country and Staffordshire - see how many you recall
Retro special: 37 unforgettable pictures from 1974 in the Black Country and Staffordshire - see how many you recall
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Nostalgia|Nov 29
Supporting image for story: Step back to 1971: 19 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country - see how many you remember
Step back to 1971: 19 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country - see how many you remember
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Nostalgia|Nov 27
Supporting image for story: 'History of Castle Hill' exhibition at Dudley Library
'History of Castle Hill' exhibition at Dudley Library
Your World|Nov 26
Supporting image for story: Looking back: 29 retro photos from 1966 across the Black Country and Staffordshire – see what sparks memories!
Looking back: 29 retro photos from 1966 across the Black Country and Staffordshire – see what sparks memories!
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Wolverhampton nostalgia|Nov 26
Supporting image for story: Through the years: 28 pictures of community spirit in focus across Staffordshire and the Black Country
Through the years: 28 pictures of community spirit in focus across Staffordshire and the Black Country
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Nostalgia|Nov 21
Supporting image for story: Retro: 17 pictures remembering 1980s businesses in and around Wolverhampton and the Black Country - see how many you remember
Retro: 17 pictures remembering 1980s businesses in and around Wolverhampton and the Black Country - see how many you remember
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Nostalgia|Nov 20
Supporting image for story: 19 retro photos from 1989 across the Black Country, Staffordshire and the Midlands – see what sparks memories!
19 retro photos from 1989 across the Black Country, Staffordshire and the Midlands – see what sparks memories!
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Nostalgia|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Retro special - 35 pictures from 1982 in and around Wolverhampton, with strikes, snow, royal visits and a sea of faces. See who you recognise.
Retro special - 35 pictures from 1982 in and around Wolverhampton, with strikes, snow, royal visits and a sea of faces. See who you recognise.
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News|Nov 15

UK News

Supporting image for story: Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group
Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm
Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Irish premier tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride
Irish premier tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride
UK News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’
Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’
UK News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter
William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter
UK News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man who disarmed Leicester Square knifeman says young victim is like a ‘sister’
Man who disarmed Leicester Square knifeman says young victim is like a ‘sister’
UK News|14 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
World News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space
Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
World News|20 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
World News|20 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
World News|22 hours ago
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