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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21. Old Retail Market Hall, 1960s
Old Retail Market Hall on North Street, Wolverhampton, taken in the 1960s, captures the familiar bustle of a city market at its heart. The Market Hall building rises behind the scene, while the Mander water fountain stands in the foreground. | Picture: Express & Star
22. Snow Hill, 1961
Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, October 1961, captures a familiar city corner as the number 62 bus pauses outside the Coach and Horses inn. A moment of everyday movement and routine, where public transport and local life briefly converge on a busy street. | Picture: Express & Star
23. Britool Engineering Co Ltd, 1961
Britool Engineering Co. Ltd, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, June 1961, captures the end of a working day as employees stream from the factory gates. | Picture: Express & Star