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Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia

It’s that time of year again when we delve into the Express & Star archives to uncover some of our favourite festive images from across the decades.

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Nostalgia|21 hours ago
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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
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

More Sandwell nostalgia stories

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
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: 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: Step back to 1975: 24 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember
Step back to 1975: 24 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember
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Nostalgia|Nov 22
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: Royal family to celebrate Christmas Day together at Sandringham
Royal family to celebrate Christmas Day together at Sandringham
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Wind and cold weather warnings to come into force on Christmas Day
Wind and cold weather warnings to come into force on Christmas Day
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Kate and Charlotte perform together on the piano for royal carol concert
Kate and Charlotte perform together on the piano for royal carol concert
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ireland joins international condemnation of new West Bank settlements
Ireland joins international condemnation of new West Bank settlements
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump administration accused of ‘bullying tactics’ over sanctions
Trump administration accused of ‘bullying tactics’ over sanctions
UK News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: WH Smith to claw back £1.5m from ex-bosses after accounting scandal
WH Smith to claw back £1.5m from ex-bosses after accounting scandal
UK News|10 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|9 hours ago
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

World News

Supporting image for story: Full release of Epstein files may take ‘few more weeks’ despite missed deadline
Full release of Epstein files may take ‘few more weeks’ despite missed deadline
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Zelensky open to creating demilitarised zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
Zelensky open to creating demilitarised zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation as blast in Gaza wounds soldier
Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation as blast in Gaza wounds soldier
World News|9 hours ago
Investigators sift through wreckage after fatal nursing home explosion in US
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza
Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US and Ukraine have reached consensus on key issues in peace plan – Zelensky
US and Ukraine have reached consensus on key issues in peace plan – Zelensky
World News|17 hours ago
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