In February 1990, the bells fell silent at Christ Church, Blakenall Heath, as safety concerns forced the closure of the church tower while funds were raised for vital repairs. Pictured is Reverend David Lingwood during a challenging period for the parish, as the community worked to restore the familiar sound that had long rung out across the neighbourhood.placeholder image
In February 1990, the bells fell silent at Christ Church, Blakenall Heath, as safety concerns forced the closure of the church tower while funds were raised for vital repairs. Pictured is Reverend David Lingwood during a challenging period for the parish, as the community worked to restore the familiar sound that had long rung out across the neighbourhood. | Picture: Express & Star

A throwback to Walsall in the 1990s through 23 nostalgic pictures

By Tania Taylor
Published 3rd Jun 2026, 14:40 GMT
Updated 4th Jun 2026, 05:00 GMT

Walsall through the years

A nostalgic look back at Walsall from 1990 to 1995, taken from the Express & Star archives.

These images capture familiar local scenes and everyday moments – including a turf-cutting ceremony marking approval for new public toilets – alongside plenty of faces from the time.

What do you remember, and who do you recognise? Share your memories in the comments.

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In March 1994, a long-awaited milestone was marked in Norton Road, Pelsall, as a turf-cutting ceremony celebrated the start of work on new public toilets following a sustained local campaign. The photograph shows (from left) Graham Foster, Peter Lynn, Councillor Cath Micklewright, Bill Burks and Pete Taplin.

21. Norton Road, Pelsall, 1994

In March 1994, a long-awaited milestone was marked in Norton Road, Pelsall, as a turf-cutting ceremony celebrated the start of work on new public toilets following a sustained local campaign. The photograph shows (from left) Graham Foster, Peter Lynn, Councillor Cath Micklewright, Bill Burks and Pete Taplin. | Picture: Express & Star

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Students from Hong Kong were undergoing training and fitness tests on a new metabolic machine at the University of Wolverhampton's Walsall Campus in July 1995 in order to compare fitness levels between students from Hong Kong and Wolverhampton. The photograph shows Greg Whyte monitoring the performance of Lam Kwan Wah, alongside fellow students.

22. School of Education Sport Studies, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, July 1995

Students from Hong Kong were undergoing training and fitness tests on a new metabolic machine at the University of Wolverhampton's Walsall Campus in July 1995 in order to compare fitness levels between students from Hong Kong and Wolverhampton. The photograph shows Greg Whyte monitoring the performance of Lam Kwan Wah, alongside fellow students. | Picture: Express & Star

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Captured during the 1990s, this photograph shows protesters blocking a lorry from entering the Leigh Interests waste disposal site in Walsall. The scene reflects a time of strong local feeling and community action, as residents made their voices heard over an issue that sparked considerable debate in the area.

23. Leigh Interests, waste disposal, Walsall, 1990s

Captured during the 1990s, this photograph shows protesters blocking a lorry from entering the Leigh Interests waste disposal site in Walsall. The scene reflects a time of strong local feeling and community action, as residents made their voices heard over an issue that sparked considerable debate in the area. | Picture: Express & Star

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