Step back to 1971 and take a nostalgic journey through life across the Black Country and Staffordshire.
From markets and factories to workplaces, sporting events and community gatherings, these archive photographs capture the people, places and moments that helped shape the region more than 50 years ago.
See familiar landmarks, local businesses and everyday scenes from a different era, when shopping trips, public transport, factory floors and simple childhood pleasures were all part of daily life. From royal visits and sporting heroes to collecting conkers and meeting friends, these images offer a fascinating glimpse into a changing time.
How many places do you recognise? Whether you remember these scenes first-hand or are discovering them for the first time, do these pictures bring back memories of family, work, school days or growing up in the area? Share your memories in the comments below.
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13. Wulfrun Centre, Wolverhampton, 1971
A new way to shop in Wolverhampton. Shoppers enjoy the traffic-free Rotunda in the Wulfrun Centre in June 1971, with cars kept away from the streets below. Do you remember shopping here when it first opened? | Express & Star archive
14. Cannock Chase, 1971
A unique hobby on Cannock Chase. Ranger Laurie Walton creates his antlercraft pieces in 1971, making everything from fruit bowls to paper knives. Have you ever come across this unusual craft? | Express & Star archive
15. Stafford Co-op Department Store, 1971
A touch of Christmas magic in Stafford. Characters from the much-loved Magic Roundabout television series arrive at Stafford Co-op Department Store for the 1971 Toy Fair and Santa’s Grotto. Do you remember visiting the store at Christmas time? | Express & Star archive
16. Worcester Street, Wolverhampton, 1971
A splash of 1970s style. Slade guitarist Dave Hill picks up a multi-coloured satin suit from a Worcester Street boutique in Wolverhampton in October 1971, as his famous glam rock image begins to take shape. Do you remember the bold fashions and shops of the era? | Express & Star archive