Spanning four decades from the 1950s to the 1980s, this is a nostalgic look back at the streets of Bilston as they once were, captured in everyday moments from years gone by.
Browse through this handpicked gallery and see how many familiar scenes you recognise — and feel free to share your memories and favourites in the comments below.
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5. Bilston, 1966
Central Carpets and the local launderette, captured in 1966. | Picture: Express & Star
6. Ladymore, Bilston, 1983
A view of Ladymore in Bilston in 1983, showing a newly completed landscaping scheme designed to give residents a glimpse of how the area would look once fully established, capturing a moment of renewal and change in the local landscape. | Picture: Express & Star
7. Town Hall Square, Bilston, undated
An undated view of Town Hall Square in Bilston, capturing a quiet and unhurried moment in the heart of the town. | Picture: Express & Star
8. Hickman Park, Bilston, 1953
A sunny scene at Hickman Park in Bilston on 22 June 1953, capturing a relaxed moment of everyday leisure in the early post-war years. | Picture: Express & Star