These images capture a period of change through familiar buildings and evolving streetscapes across Wolverhampton. Together, they offer a snapshot of life in the early 1990s, drawn from the Express & Star archives.
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17. Railway Drive, Wolverhampton, c.1991
Around 1991, an artistic view of Railway Drive captures the Queen’s Building in a quieter moment of Wolverhampton’s cityscape. A familiar structure seen from a different perspective, the image reflects the character of the area at a time. | Picture: Express & Star
18. Corn Hill, Wolverhampton, 1991
A striking view of J N Miller flour mills on Corn Hill, Wolverhampton, captured in October 1991. The image shows two industrial buildings linked by a gantry, standing as a reminder of the city’s milling heritage. A “For Sale” sign marks a moment of transition, hinting at the end of an era for the site. | Picture: Express & Star
19. Queen Square, Wolverhampton, 1992
The Prince Albert statue in Wolverhampton’s Queen Square receives new reins in January 1992, as work is carried out to preserve one of the city centre’s most recognisable landmarks. | Picture: Express & Star
20. St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, 1992
June 1992, when visitors were given a rare opportunity to step inside the tower of St Peter’s Collegiate Church. Rising to around 600ft above sea level at its summit, it offered a breathtaking vantage point over Wolverhampton — usually opened to the public just once a year, drawing crowds keen to take in the views from one of the city’s highest points. Among those who made the climb was one brave visitor with a true head for heights. | Picture: Express & Star