Restoration work was under way on the stonework and roof. The photograph shows Alan Ward building new guttering. The Reverend James Wood is quoted, and English Heritage, Australia and John Taylor are mentioned.

The centre was being built to replace the Forum Theatre in Market Hall Street, and had received planning permission despite the concerns of Pat Instone of Cannock Chase Council about the building’s aesthetics. The photograph shows a model of the new centr

The church was struck by lightning which blew out electrical wiring throughout the building. Samuel Mellor is quoted, and the photograph shows the lightning conductor torn away from the spire.

Money had been invested in a building society account over the past five years to raise funds for a minibus. The photograph shows James Greenway behind the wheel, with pupils alongside.

The article describes various aspects of Bloxwich, including All Saints’ Church, St John’s Methodist Church, St Peter’s Catholic Church, the golf course, Leamore industrial estate, Stafford Road and Broad Lane. The photograph includes the premises of Lees

Fire crews from Halesowen, Cradley Heath and Oldbury had to use brute force to get into the building and tackle the fire. Rod O’Neill is quoted and the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals and Diane Lees are mentioned. The photograph shows John Beaumont (

An outdoor morning service was held after the building was damaged by arsonists. Alan Walker and Ann Bolas are mentioned.

Building work on a new church, a joint venture by a combined congregation of Methodists and United Reformed churches, was back on course after bad weather caused delays. Mount Street Presbyterian Church is mentioned, and the photograph shows Bob Kynaston

There was a major development plan in place for the next five years, including car parking, and use of the Wyrley and Essington canal for recreation purposes, along with additional community facilities. Mr Field is quoted, and Pelsall Road, High Street, S

Although burned down in the 1920s, the name of the building survived, as the Wiggin family firm made Old Hall stainless steel tableware.