A view down towards Darlington Street. The premises of Wolverhampton Freeholders’ Permanent Building Society and the National Provincial Bank of England can be seen.

The building was being demolished. The photograph shows Bob Donald (left) and John Brookes clearing the inside of the building.

This photograph includes the premises of J. W. Wassall, Staffordshire Building Society, Foster, Sun Valley, Dewhurst and Sketchley, and a car advertising the driving lessons of Geoff Hill.

Refurbishment of the building was due to cost more and take longer than planned. Wolverhampton Council and Royle and Stanley are mentioned.

The photograph shows Mark Cadwallader cuddling a giant teady bear, donated by a local building society.

Midshires Building Society was joining forces with Copec Housing Trust of Birmingham to renovate older properties for eventual sale.

The photograph shows the Duke with the Mayor of Dudley at the official opening of the building.

Having worked for Bass previously, Chris from Merry Hill had been newly appointed into the role. the NOwest Midlands branch of the Institute of Marketing is mentioned.

A group of volunteers abseiled down the 160 foot building to raise money for Help the Aged. Chambers is mentioned. The photograph shows Clair Kisby from Chancellors wine bar.

George Taylor of Midshires Building Society with Alan Rowley of Wolverhampton Council.