May 1985: Wolverhampton Wanderers and Wolverhampton Council carried out safety repairs to the Molineux Hotel. The photograph shows (left to right) Arthur Nock, Peter Price and William Beardsmore working on the roof beside the clock tower. | Express & Star

placeholder image — May 1985: Wolverhampton Wanderers and Wolverhampton Council carried out safety repairs to the Molineux Hotel. The photograph shows (left to right) Arthur Nock, Peter Price and William Beardsmore working on the roof beside the clock tower. | Express & Star

17 memorable pictures of Wolverhampton’s people and places in 1985 – a look back 41 years

By Tania Taylor

Published 17th Apr 2026, 14:12 GMT

Updated 19th Apr 2026, 06:00 GMT

These fabulous photos take us back to 1985.

Do you remember Wolverhampton in those days? It’s 41 years ago now, yet for many it still feels like only yesterday.

Don’t forget to share your memories with us in the comments.

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17. Civic Centre, 1985

Express & Star Photo: The Civic Centre pictured in May 1985.

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17 memorable pictures of Wolverhampton’s people and places in 1985 – a look back 41 years

These fabulous photos take us back to 1985.

17. Civic Centre, 1985

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