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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17. Bell Street, 1961
The premises of J H Butler Ltd on Bell Street, Wolverhampton, May 1961, stand on the brink of change as demolition looms. | Picture: Express & Star
18. Victoria Street, 1960
A view down Victoria Street, Wolverhampton, February 1960, is threaded with trolleybus lines overhead, tracing the familiar routes of a busy city in motion. Shopfronts line the street, including Adrien, Manfield, Willerbys, Scotch Wool Stores and Burton. | Picture: Express & Star
19. Snow Hill, 1963
Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, December 1963, is alive with the movement of traffic and pedestrians, where vans and lorries belonging to Alexander C Walker, Williams Ltd and Davis Bros share the street with everyday footfall. | Picture: Express & Star
20. Merridale Garage, 1961
Merridale Garage on Merridale Lane, Wolverhampton, February 1961, carries echoes of an even earlier past, its structure once serving as the barn of Merridale Hall. | Picture: Express & Star