Looking south-west towards Wolverhampton town centre. The photograph includes Church Street on the left, and the premises of George Mason, Décor Wall, Alex Owen, J. Howe, Barclays Bank and the Angel Inn. The brothers Jack and Jim Howe, the Boat Inn and Gr

Looking past The Boat Public House alongside the Wyrley and Essington Canal bridge. The photograph includes the premises of Décor Wall and George Mason, with Bentley Court in the background. St Thomas’s Church is mentioned.

These photographs have been catalogued and digitised thanks to the kind generosity and support of Wednesfield History Society.

The celebration of St Thomas’s Day was marked by a concert by the Midland Boy Singers and an evening of music and readings. The article gives a brief history of the church.

Concern over the safety of a churned up grass verge. Des Bailey, James Murray and John Duncombe are quoted, and Wolverhampton Council is mentioned. The Pheasant can be seen in the background.

Councillor Clarice Nicholls in her wool shop. The photographer is R. D. J.

Betting shop next to the Ashmore Inn, which was believed to be the first betting shop in Staffordshire.

The building had became a local community centre, but there were plans to sell it off and Wednesfield Socialists were campaigning to save it. Councillor Clarice Nicholls is quoted.

The view of a field demonstrating a missing pavilion.The games pitches were being neglected because of a lack of changing premises.

New shopping blocks, including Woolworth & Co. The Dog and Partridge, in the High Street, is mentioned.