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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13. Bath Avenue, 1961
Wolverhampton, Bath Road, 1961. The Government buildings stand with a quiet authority, capturing the clean lines and civic presence of early 1960s design. | Picture: Express & Star
14. Don Everall, 1962
Don Everall travel agents on Bell Street, Wolverhampton, November 1962. A familiar name on a street reflecting the growing appetite for post-war holidays and new horizons. | Picture: Express & Star
15. Bath Road and Wadham’s Hill crossing, 1960
Bath Road and Wadham’s Hill crossing, Wolverhampton, 1960. This image captures traffic carefully negotiating the busy crossroads as pedestrians make their way across the road. To the left, a substantial house looks out over the junction. | Picture: Express & Star
16. Wolverhampton West End Working Men's Club, 1963
Wolverhampton West End Working Men’s Club on Merridale Street West, August 1963, captures a familiar hub of social life in the heart of the city. | Picture: Express & Star