Take a nostalgic journey through the streets of Wolverhampton between 1960 and 1963 with this fascinating collection of archive photographs, captured when the now-city was still proudly known as a bustling Black Country town.
We’ve delved into the Express & Star archives to uncover scenes of a changing Wolverhampton, from busy shopping streets and crowded crossroads to long-lost buildings and familiar corners remembered by generations of local people. Together, the images capture the rhythm of everyday life at the dawn of a new decade, before decades of redevelopment reshaped the town into the city we know today.
Enjoy browsing through the gallery - the pictures are in no particular order - and don’t forget to share your memories and favourite snapshots in the comments.
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5. Wholesale Market, Wulfruna Street, 1962
A glimpse inside Wolverhampton’s Wholesale Market in July 1962, where traders worked beneath a forest of signage, including Guest & Johnstone and H Goodall Ltd. A snapshot of a busy, everyday world now long gone, when the market floor was the beating heart of the city’s trade. | Picture: Express & Star
6. Waterloo Road, 1960
A quiet, cold view down Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton in 1960. | Picture: Express & Star
7. Wolverhampton United Services Club, 1962
Wolverhampton United Services Club on Waterloo Road, pictured when the building was up for sale in June 1962. A familiar landmark of its time. | Picture: Express & Star
8. Finchfield, 1960
The local shops in Finchfield, including A G Smith, Louise-Martin, and Whittalls Wines Limited, pictured in 1960. A charming snapshot of a community shopping parade at a gentler pace of life, when familiar names on the high street formed the heart of the neighbourhood. | Picture: Express & Star