From busy streets and familiar shops to workplaces, community groups and memorable moments, these photographs offer a glimpse of everyday life in Wolverhampton more than 40 years ago.
Take a nostalgic journey back to 1983, when local businesses were growing, new technology was changing the way people worked, and community spirit was found in clubs, charities and neighbourhood events.
You’ll spot familiar landmarks, faces and scenes from across the town - from Molineux celebrations and market days to school events, factory floors and the streets where people lived their daily lives.
How much do you remember? Take a trip back to the ‘80s and see if you can spot the places, businesses and everyday moments that bring back memories. Tell us what you recall in the comments.
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29. Precision work at Taxrale Electrics
An employee at Taxrale Electrics is pictured winding coils for a fuel control device for a US helicopter manufacturer at the Chancel Industrial Estate, Graiseley Row, Wolverhampton, in May 1983. At the time, two thirds of the units at the estate had already been sold or rented, reflecting the growth of local industry and manufacturing. Do you remember the businesses that once filled Wolverhampton’s industrial estates - or working in one of these factories? | Express & Star archive
30. Wedding memories at St Leonard’s
Brothers Shane and Shaun Fellows, from Jeavon Place, Bilston, were regular visitors to St Leonard’s Church hoping to appear in a wedding photograph. Their wish came true in April 1983 when they were invited to pose with newlyweds Reece Morris and Cheryl Siverns. Do you remember seeing these familiar faces outside your local church - or appearing in someone else’s special day photographs? | Express & Star archive
31. Restoring St Peter’s historic organ
Organ builders Wayne David and David Gallichan, from Nichols of Malvern, are pictured cleaning and repairing pipes from the historic Henry Willis organ at St Peter’s Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, in March 1983. The careful work helped preserve the sound of an instrument that had been part of the church’s history for generations. Do you remember hearing the organ at St Peter’s - or attending a service or event there? | Express & Star archive
32. A motorised Santa sledge for charity
Diane Lowe is pictured in a Mrs Santa outfit on Andrews Industrial Equipment’s motorised Santa sledge in December 1983. The Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, firm was offering local charities free use of the unusual festive vehicle, with Philip Andrews also involved in the Christmas fundraising idea. Do you remember seeing Santa arrive in unusual ways - or the charity events that brought festive cheer to Wolverhampton? | Express & Star archive