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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29. Fighting to save Moxley's war memorial
Sandra Davies and Julie Ruston hand over a petition to Councillor Jim Gavin during a campaign to save Moxley War Memorial in December 1989. Walsall South MP Bruce George and the Mayor and Mayoress, Councillors Ray and Doreen Farrell, were among those backing the protesters. Do you remember the campaign to save the memorial, or what it meant to local people? | Express & Star archive
30. Ambulance crews balance protest with duty
Paramedics and controllers gather on the picket line at Wordsley Ambulance Station in November 1989 during a dispute over pay, while continuing to respond to emergency calls. An ambulance forms the backdrop to the scene, highlighting the difficult balance between industrial action and caring for the public. Do you remember the ambulance dispute of 1989, or these picket lines around the area? | Express & Star archive
31. Bob Warman swaps the news desk for a game show
The familiar face of ITV's regional news, Bob Warman, is pictured presenting The Price Is Right in 1989. A well-known presence on television screens across the Midlands, Warman was also the host of the popular daytime game show. Do you remember watching Bob Warman on the news or The Price Is Right? | Express & Star archive
32. A book boost for local school pupils
Pupils from Ounsdale High School in Wombourne and Regis School in Tettenhall received book vouchers from Sainsbury's in July 1989 as part of the supermarket's links between industry and education. Wolverhampton deputy manager Neil Milton presented the vouchers to Paul Mason, Collis Bailey, Julie Dodd, Helen Sargent, Richard Lee and Julia Scarth. Do you recognise any of the pupils, or remember what your favourite school book was? | Express & Star archive