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Top Staffordshire nostalgia stories

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: 10 years after David Bowie died, see photos and video from the superstar's shows in Wolverhampton and Stafford
10 years after David Bowie died, see photos and video from the superstar's shows in Wolverhampton and Stafford
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Music|Jan 10
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: History centre returns to the Roaring '20s in brand new exhibition
History centre returns to the Roaring '20s in brand new exhibition
Your World|Jan 8
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
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

More Staffordshire nostalgia stories

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
Supporting image for story: Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth
Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth
Nostalgia|Dec 4, 2025
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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, 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: Step back in time this Christmas at the Staffordshire History Centre
Step back in time this Christmas at the Staffordshire History Centre
Your World|Dec 1, 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
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, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: New ice warning forecasts potential for more travel disruption
New ice warning forecasts potential for more travel disruption
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Musk ‘ideologically committed’ to pushing free speech boundaries – Louise Haigh
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Raspberry Pi faces uncertainty over memory shortages due to AI boom
Raspberry Pi faces uncertainty over memory shortages due to AI boom
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Supporting image for story: The Gym Group steps up new openings after strong trading
The Gym Group steps up new openings after strong trading
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Premier Inn owner Whitbread set for lower-than-expected business rates hit
Premier Inn owner Whitbread set for lower-than-expected business rates hit
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Lord Mandelson apologises to victims of Jeffrey Epstein
Lord Mandelson apologises to victims of Jeffrey Epstein
UK News|3 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: Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run
Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine
US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iranians able to make calls abroad but internet remains offline after protests
Iranians able to make calls abroad but internet remains offline after protests
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Swiss court orders pre-trial detention for bar manager over fatal fire
Swiss court orders pre-trial detention for bar manager over fatal fire
World News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Pope meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado in surprise audience
Pope meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado in surprise audience
World News|20 hours ago
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