1989 was a year of change, character and plenty of memorable moments across Wolverhampton, the Black Country and Staffordshire.
From busy factories and striking workers to high street scenes, community campaigns, local celebrations and everyday moments, these archive pictures offer a glimpse of how the region looked more than 35 years ago.
There are familiar faces, places that have changed and even a few intriguing mysteries along the way. Take a trip back to 1989 and see how many people, businesses and landmarks you can remember.
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21. Nurses prepare for new roles caring for patients
Cherry Anderson, Julie Lamb, Helen Deverill and Delyth Derrington were among nurses due to begin work at St Margaret's Hospital, Great Barr, after completing training at the Sister Dora School of Nursing at Walsall Manor Hospital in November 1989. The training scheme was designed to help improve care for people with learning disabilities. Do you remember the Sister Dora School of Nursing or St Margaret's Hospital? | Express & Star archive
22. Chasetown clock rings in a new era
Councillor Marilyn Bamborough and Godfrey Chapman celebrate the return of Chasetown's clock with the big switch-on in August 1989. The High Street landmark had been removed two years earlier after being damaged by a lorry, but was repaired and restored to pride of place. Do you remember the clock before it was taken down, or watching it return? | Express & Star archive
23. A creative school project takes shape
Andy Bradley helps Green Close Primary School pupils and parents create a mural in the infants' corridor at Shelfield in July 1989. Working with the Fordbrook Community Office and Pelsall Community School, the project brought a splash of colour to the school. Pictured with Andy are David Erfani, Debbie Huntstone and Robert Troke. Do you remember school murals like this one, or taking part in similar projects? | Express & Star archive
24. A four-legged friend joins the picket line
A stray cross-bred collie became an unlikely member of the picket line at Dudley Ambulance Station in November 1989. After attempts to trace his owner proved unsuccessful, workers named him "Dispute" as he joined them during the ongoing ambulance dispute. Malcolm Mills is pictured with the friendly visitor on November 30. Do you remember hearing about Dispute, or the ambulance dispute in Dudley? | Express & Star archive