Step back to Wolverhampton in 1964, when it was still a busy town full of familiar sights, sounds and characters.
From bustling shopping streets and much-loved landmarks to factory floors, railway life, air displays, famous visitors and everyday moments, these archive photographs capture a time of change.
How many familiar places and moments from the past can you recognise in this nostalgic gallery? Whether you lived through these times or are discovering them for the first time, we’d love to hear your memories and thoughts in the comments.
Take a nostalgic look back at Dudley in 1978 in our gallery here.
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21. Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, 1964
A glimpse of Wolverhampton’s motoring history in June 1964, as Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co on Stafford Road unveiled its racing tender for the European racing division. Built on a Ford public service vehicle chassis, the impressive vehicle went on to make its debut at Le Mans. Do you remember Goodyear’s links with the city and its racing heritage? | Express & Star archive
22. Trinity Methodist Church, Compton Road, Wolverhampton, 1964
The doors of Trinity Methodist Church on Compton Road were closed in September 1964 as its congregation joined All Saints' Church for the annual Festival of Flowers. A reminder of the close ties between local churches and the community. | Express & Star archive
23. Dunstall Park, 1964
A dramatic moment from a police dog training session at Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, in April 1964. PC Owen finds himself being brought to the ground by Nicky, the police dog, as the pair put their skills to the test. Do you remember seeing police dogs being trained in the area? | Express & Star archive
24. John Thompson Ltd, Wolverhampton, 1964
Engineering innovation was thriving in Wolverhampton in January 1964. This pressure vessel, built by John Thompson Ltd, was one of the first of its kind to be manufactured in Britain, highlighting the city's reputation for world-class engineering. Did you or a member of your family work in Wolverhampton's manufacturing industry? | Express & Star archive