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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33. A workshop where woodwork was anything but ordinary
A Stewart Joinery worker sets up part of a new unit at Bushbury in April 1989. The Pearson Street firm specialised in unusual woodwork, giving its craftsmen the chance to create something a little different from the everyday. Do you remember Stewart Joinery, or anyone who worked there? | Express & Star archive
34. Cheers to the Black Country's newest guides
Thirteen new tourism guides celebrate receiving their badges at the Black Country Museum in Dudley in September 1989. Among them was 22-year-old Claire Blewitt from Darlaston, pictured raising a glass with Warley West MP Peter Archer. Six women and seven men earned their badges by demonstrating their knowledge of the area's history and traditions. Do you remember seeing these guides around the Black Country, or recognise Claire? | Express & Star archive
35. 60 years of washing machines on show
Chris Tullett and Graham Young look over a selection of machines in Servis Domestic Appliances' museum in Darlaston in November 1989. The collection charted six decades of washing machines made by the company, offering a fascinating glimpse at how household appliances had changed over the years. Do you remember any of these Servis machines in your own home? | Express & Star archive
36. A giant mushroom makes a big impression
Coven Heath Nursery owner John Holt shows off a giant mushroom as he encourages shoppers to support independent shops for their fresh fruit and vegetables in 1989. He believed local shops offered good quality produce and plenty of bargains. Do you remember shopping for fruit and veg at independent shops like this? | Express & Star archive