A rehearsal was taking place for an open day at the fire station, which was to include drills, displays and the opportunity to inspect fire engines. The photograph shows Graham Swanborough “rescuing” a dummy full of sand.

The firm moved to new purpose-built premises. The photograph shows John Fish (centre) and his team.

Fire officers took part in a training exercise involving a collision between two buses. The WMPTE and St John’s Ambulance are mentioned. The photograph shows officers lifting out a “pregnant” woman.

Fire officers took part in a training exercise involving a collision between two buses. The WMPTE and St John’s Ambulance are mentioned. The photograph shows the simulated crash scene.

Chief salesman with new “quartz” washer

The firm was voted best in the country by the National Association of Drop Forgers and Stampers. Pictured are Alwyn Rosser (left), John Powell and Ray Wilkes.

The photograph shows a three bedroom detached house which had recently sold for nearly £20,000 more than when in was bought 17 years earlier.

Dudley Council was providing free advice on subjects including further education and social security as workers collected their last pay packets.

Graham Bayley was establishing links with former Communist countries in Eastern Europe. The photograph shows Graham Bayley (left) with Andrea Cilloni from Italy.

A set of hydraulic bending rolls was shipped to Qatar for use in ship building and oil rig construction.