James, who had installed Britain’s first ever traffic signals in Princes Square along with a workmate on 5 November 1927, returned to the junction to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Wrekin Drive in Bradmore is mentioned.

Members of the Seisdon Ladies Circle were planning to lay a mile of coins round the green at Wombourne, to raise money for equipment at the children’s ward. The photograph shows (from left) Edward Beaman, Steven Weaver, Catherine Beaman, Sammy Weaver and

Fundraisers from Lower Gornal purchased toys for the hospital. The photograph shows Neil Smart sat amongst a pile of toys. Amy Cramphorn is mentioned in the accompanying article.

A group of workers from MEB dressed as Miss Christmases and trekked 8 miles from Wolverhampton to Walsall via Bilston to raise money to buy Sunshine coaches. The photograph shows (from left) Sarah Davis, Lesley Owen, Mandy Hawkesford and Sarah Hickinbotto

The photograph shows Alison Bradburn, alongside Peter Badlan, his sister Caroline, and Lisa Baker on top. Three new cement and stone cairns had been built. Richard Graves is quoted.

When Mrs Willetts’ husband, Neville, died, she asked for donations towards beautifying the Clent Hills, instead of flowers, and gave a cheque to the County Council. the photograph shows her planting a field maple tree, alongside Councillor Peter Fallows.

Politician turned novelist Jeffery Archer visited the club to deliver a speech in advance of the local elections. Nigel Lawson is mentioned. The photograph shows Jeffrey Archer receiving a cup of tea from (from left) Jean Shaw, Mary Barber, Sylvia Green

Fire gutted the Scout hut after rubbish caught fire, leaving the Scouts without a place to meet. Margaret Perks is mentioned. The photograph shows Martin Hadley with a charred dart board, along with Paul Raybould, Ian Cadwallader, Paul Hadley and Andrew R

The new miniature railway was officially opened by Councillor Fred Hunt (with the flag) and Councillor Joe Rowley (right), with Clifton Smith-Cox driving the engine, named Michael. British Rail, the Labour Party and Dudley Council are mentioned.

Workers at the zoo were urging Mike Williams to reconsider his resignation, amidst redundancies and negotiations with Scotia Investments over the future of the zoo. The General and Municipal Workers Union, the Safari Club steakhouse, Eddie Marsland and Du