Take a trip through Penn, revisiting how its buildings, streets and communities have changed over the years, including Penn Road’s evolution into a busy, traffic-filled corridor and its enduring role in the local landscape.
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17. The Mount, Penn Road, 1946
The Mount on Penn Road stands proudly in this 1946 photograph, shortly after being acquired as the central headquarters for Wolverhampton's youth services. At a time when the country was rebuilding after the Second World War, the grand building was set to play an important role in supporting and inspiring a new generation. For countless young people in the years that followed, The Mount would become a familiar place of opportunity, learning and community, making this image a fascinating glimpse of the beginning of a new chapter in the building's history. | Express & Star archive
18. Woodfield Infant School, 1977
Children of Woodfield Infant School in Penn proudly wave flags during celebrations for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in May 1977, capturing a joyful moment of community spirit and childhood excitement during a nationwide occasion. | Express & Star archive
19. Coton Road, 1972
A row over views and boundaries was brewing in Penn in 1972, when residents of Coton Road found a newly erected wire fence standing between their homes and the landscape beyond. Installed by Wolverhampton Water Undertaking, the fencing sparked frustration among householders, who argued it spoiled the outlook from their homes and were considering legal action. | Express & Star archive
20. Penn Road, 1945
A glimpse of Penn Road in June 1945, with the Holly Bush Inn standing on the left-hand side of the scene. Taken in the closing months of the Second World War, the photograph captures a familiar landmark that would have been well known to generations of local residents. As people looked ahead to peacetime and a brighter future, pubs like the Holly Bush remained important gathering places at the heart of the community, where neighbours met, stories were shared and everyday life carried on. | Express & Star archive