A look back at Wolverhampton and the Black Country in the 1980s, when high streets were busy, local shops were at the heart of everyday life, and familiar landmarks formed part of the rhythm of the week.
From bustling town centres and changing skylines to workplaces, communities and moments of local pride, these images capture a decade of transition, character and everyday stories.
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57. Coven Heath Nursery, Penn Road, 1989
John Holt of Coven Heath Nursery on Penn Road, Wolverhampton, is pictured in 1989 making a passionate case for supporting independent shops, saying customers could find better quality fresh fruit and vegetables – and real bargains too. He is shown with a giant mushroom for the Express & Star, a fittingly eye-catching prop for a local champion of small businesses. Do you remember when your local greengrocer or nursery was the first stop for fresh produce and friendly advice? | Express & Star archive