Known as the historic capital of the Black Country region, Dudley has punched well above its weight in contributions to Black Country history.
These 17 historic photos showcase Dudley’s evolution and offer a glimpse into Dudley‘s past through the decades.
Famous faces associated with Dudley include, Sam Allardyce, Sue Lawley and Norman Pace.
Though, the most famous face is undoubtedly Sir Lenny Henry.
As the town gears up to herald in trams for the first time in 96 years.
We thought we’d walk down memory lane and appreciate the town’s storied history.
Here are 17 old photographs that capture the Dudley’s spirit:
2. Performance at Dudley Hippodrome: 1947
Wendy Wall (4th from left - front row) during a production at Dudley Hippodrome in 1947 aged 6. She attended Tividale County primary school in Tividale between 1945 - 1959. | EXPRESS & STAR - NICKY BUTLER Photo: EXPRESS & STAR - NICKY BUTLER
4. Man enjoying sunshine: July 1965
It's not exactly a bed of roses, but Dudley's Coronation Garden's proved an attractive spot for this man to take forty winks in the July sunshine in 1965. | Local Library