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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17. Butler's Brewery, Wolverhampton, 1953
Preparations for a national celebration were well under way at Butler's Brewery in Wolverhampton in June 1953. This warehouse was packed with barrels of beer ready for Coronation festivities, as pubs and clubs across the region prepared to mark the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II. Do you remember the Coronation celebrations, or have family stories of how your street or local celebrated the occasion? | Express & Star archive
18. Bilston, 1961
A coffin-shaped collection box may seem unusual today, but in 1961 it became a symbol of Bilston’s campaign against plans to incorporate the town into Wolverhampton. This photograph shows 16-year-old Carol Mountford making her contribution to the Save Bilston Fund. Can you remember the strength of feeling in Bilston at the time? | Express & Star archive
19. St Peter’s Gardens, Wolverhampton, 1962
Some photographs preserve more than just a moment in time - they preserve memories of people. This May 1962 image shows sisters Marjorie, May and Dorothy Crosbie waiting at St Peter’s Gardens, Wolverhampton, hoping to see the Queen for the first time. Decades later, the picture was shared by Keith Cattell, who remembered the sisters as childhood neighbours. Can you recognise anyone from this scene, or do you have memories of royal visits to the area? | Express & Star archive
20. Coronation Gardens, Dudley, 1965
Sometimes the simplest moments make the best photographs. In July 1965, Dudley’s Coronation Gardens provided the setting for this relaxed scene as one visitor stopped for a well-earned rest in the summer sunshine. A familiar town centre space, remembered by generations of local people. Do you recognise this spot, and what memories does it bring back? | Express & Star archive