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Fascinating Photos of Wolverhampton from 1970s and 1980s Capturing Streets Scenes and Everyday Life

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Wolverhampton is one of the best cities in the United Kingdom. The city grew initially as a market town specializing in the wool trade and became a center of mining, manufacturing during the industrial revolution. The population of the city is over a quarter of a million and the natives of the city are called “Wulfrunians”. Wolverhampton became a metropolitan borough in 1974 and became the city on 18th December 2000.

A large influx of immigrants settled in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. The center of Wolverhampton has been altered radically since the mid-1960s, with the Mander Centre (plans for which were unveiled on 15 April 1965) being opened in two phases, the first in 1968 and the second in 1971.

Here below are some stunning vintage photos of Wolverhampton from the 1970s and 1980s, capturing streets, roads, landmarks, and everyday life.

#3 Junction of Victoria Street and Queen Square on 23rd July 1986.

Junction of Victoria Street and Queen Square on 23rd July 1986.

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#5 At the junction of North Street and Queen Square, with the town hall in the background. 3rd June 1985

At the junction of North Street and Queen Square, with the town hall in the background. 3rd June 1985

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#6 The Victoria Street entrance to Wolverhampton’s shopping precinct, the Mander Centre, with Beattie’s department store opposite. 5th April 1975.

The Victoria Street entrance to Wolverhampton’s shopping precinct, the Mander Centre, with Beattie’s department store opposite. 5th April 1975.

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#7 Corner shop at the junction of Waterloo Road and Staveley Road, Wolverhampton on 28th December 1980.

Corner shop at the junction of Waterloo Road and Staveley Road, Wolverhampton on 28th December 1980.

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#9 Pedestrians crossing the junction of Darlington Street and Red Lion Street on 30th May 1984.

Pedestrians crossing the junction of Darlington Street and Red Lion Street on 30th May 1984.

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#10 Junction of Lord Street and Merridale Road on 8th June 1980

Junction of Lord Street and Merridale Road on 8th June 1980

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#13 Junction of Darlington Street and Red Lion Street, May 1984

Junction of Darlington Street and Red Lion Street, May 1984

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#15 Wolverhampton, March 1979 Overturned car at the Ring Road: Chapel Ash roundabout

Wolverhampton, March 1979 Overturned car at the Ring Road: Chapel Ash roundabout

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#17 Anti-racist demonstrators assemble in Cleveland Road, Wolverhampton, prior to marching through the town centre. 11th March 1978

Anti-racist demonstrators assemble in Cleveland Road, Wolverhampton, prior to marching through the town centre. 11th March 1978

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#24 The True Briton, Bilston Street, on 25th February 1979

The True Briton, Bilston Street, on 25th February 1979

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#25 A group of policemen wait on Wolverhampton ring road prior to the passing of an anti-racist demonstration procession. 11th March 1978

A group of policemen wait on Wolverhampton ring road prior to the passing of an anti-racist demonstration procession. 11th March 1978

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#29 Tipton Gasworks – the junction of Alexandra Road and Locarno Road, 10th February 1980

Tipton Gasworks – the junction of Alexandra Road and Locarno Road, 10th February 1980

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#32 Office workers returning to work after lunch. Darlington Street, 30th May 1984

Office workers returning to work after lunch. Darlington Street, 30th May 1984

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#35 Corner shop at the junction of Waterloo Road and Staveley Road, Wolverhampton on 28th December 1980.

Corner shop at the junction of Waterloo Road and Staveley Road, Wolverhampton on 28th December 1980.

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