Step back through the decades and discover what life was like across the Black Country and Staffordshire from the 1950s to the 1970s.
These photographs, presented in no particular order, capture the everyday moments that tell the story of the region - from work and shopping to celebrations, hobbies, community life and the characters who helped shape its towns and villages.
Alongside familiar sights are some wonderfully unusual snapshots that show just how much has changed over the years. How many places, faces and memories can you spot? Tell us in the comments.
Take a nostalgic trip back to 1972 with these archive pictures.
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1. New Street, Brierley Hill, 1956
For these three youngsters, the race home from school was probably just as much fun as the school day itself. David and Robert Round and Trevor Nicholls are pictured tackling the steep climb up New Street, Brierley Hill, in 1956. It's a scene that reminds us of a time when childhood adventures began the moment the school bell rang. Did you make the same journey, or do you remember playing on these streets? | Express & Star archive
2. Old Retail Market Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton, 1958
From fresh produce to household essentials, Wolverhampton's Old Retail Market Hall was a destination for shoppers across the region. This 1958 photograph captures another busy day inside the market, even as traders voiced their opposition to rising stall rents. The Tate Bros sign can be seen hanging above the stalls, a familiar sight for regular visitors. Do you recognise any of the businesses, or remember shopping beneath this roof? | Express & Star archive
3. Millie Jordan, Oldswinford, 1974
A final journey for a much-loved milk delivery lady. Millie Jordan, from Oakleigh Road in Oldswinford, is pictured completing her last round after starting the job in 1942. During the war she swapped her role as a children's nurse for milk deliveries, believing she could play a more useful part in the community. What memories do you have of the milkman or milkwoman arriving at your door? | Express & Star archive
4. Ravenhill Recreation Ground, Brereton, 1964
Before holidays abroad and indoor entertainment became the norm, a paddling pool on a sunny afternoon was enough to create lasting memories. This July 1964 photograph captures children enjoying a summer’s day at Ravenhill Recreation Ground, Brereton, with the power station cooling towers rising in the background. Can you remember visiting the pool, and do you recognise anyone in this scene? | Express & Star archive