Take a journey back to Tipton in the 1960s and 1970s — a time of busy streets, proud industry, and everyday moments that shaped a community.
This handpicked collection captures the town as it once was, from familiar high streets and local landmarks to snapshots of work, play, and neighbourhood life. Each image offers a glimpse into a shared past, full of character, change, and memory.
Take your time browsing the gallery and see how many scenes you recognise. You may even spot places that bring back your own stories — feel free to share your memories and favourites in the comments below.
Did you see our earlier collection of 1940s photos showing life in the Midlands through war and change? Take a look here.
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25. Tipton Green Methodist Church, New Park Lane West, 1977
Tipton Green Methodist Church, New Park Lane West, Tipton, in 1977, where wooden supports for a new church frame stand in place as construction takes shape, with the gas works visible in the background. A woman stands nearby, looking up at the structure, which looms large above her, capturing a moment of change as the new building begins to take form against the industrial skyline. | Express & Star archive
26. Triplex Foundries, Upper Church Lane, Tipton, 1977
Triplex Foundries, Upper Church Lane, Tipton, in 1977, where workers belonging to the Transport and General Workers’ Union went on strike in a dispute over equal pay. The photograph shows Les Langford among pickets outside the factory gates, capturing a moment of industrial action and solidarity during a period of workplace unrest. | Express & Star archive
27. Park Lane West and Owen Street, Tipton, 1979
Park Lane West and Owen Street, Tipton, in 1979, where a long exposure creates a striking effect with passing cars and glowing streetlights, alongside the illuminated Christmas tree in the central island. | Express & Star archive