Brian made an appearance on stage, preceding Dick Emery, to talk about his life. Nottingham Forest and Leeds are mentioned.

Peter worked at an Old Hill timber merchants and was fighting to prevent the decline of antique machines and engines. The photograph shows him with a 1915 American-built engine.

The photograph shows competition winners Joyce and Eric Meredith.

The photograph shows Don Grant showing breathing equipment to Mark Medlicott (centre) and his brother, Ian, from Norton, at the fire station open day.

The photograph shows (from left) Byron Cartwright, Phillip Deakin (both from Stourbridge), Caireen Ward from Pedmore and Lynsey Adams, all seated on the Simon Snorkel at the fire station open day.

The stateion hosted an open day , including demonstrations of skills and equipment, and competitions for children to take part in. The photograph shows Andrew Gardner (left) and Tracy Wilson trying out the searchlight, watched by Barry Roberts.

More than a thousand people attended the fire station’s open day. The photograph shows Andrew Tooker (front) with Cazin Bashir (left) and Stewart Taylor, all from Lye.

Eight new bells were being fitted into a newly renovated belfry by members of the Bell Ringers Guild. The photograph shows the Reverend John Linford with the new bells.

Stourbridge Police were trying to trace the owner of a labrador after it was found tied to a tree. The photograph shows Ray Williams with the dog.

The photograph shows John Tinkler (left) and Colin Jones using a 1MB Macintosh Plus computer.