Sandwell Council were considering whether to sell the blocks of flats to private developers.

The company was being innovative to meet new demands. The photograph shows a new production line operated by computer.

The image is of a blank cheque for J. B. Carrington, National Girobank, Bootle, Merseyside.

The photograph shows Gavin Lees (left) and Janet Roberts with a computer used in the production of cheque books.

Separate rolling and fabrication facilities were set to be combined into pallet racking, known as CRS Racks.

Paul’s workmates dressed him up in a wig, a wedding dress and a ball and chain, prior to his wedding. Bradford Drive in West Bromwich and Oldbury are mentioned.

Most of the children dressed up in red, white and blue for the royal wedding, and the school held a party. Christine Rock is quoted. The photograph shows Ajay Patel (left) and Kalpesh Parmar with their royal wedding crown pieces.

This photograph shows some of the children gathering round the piano for a song after the party.

The photograph shows the headteacher Margaret Williams handing out ice cream.

A new training unit to help unemployed young people was officially opened by Betty Boothroyd MP. Derek Walter is mentioned. The photograph shows Betty with (from left) Paul Silvester, Andrew Lawley and David Smith.