18 pictures reveal Dudley in 1966 – from painting chimps at zoo to early keep fit

Thoughts inevitably turn to 1966 when a football tournament is on.

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Today we take a look back into our archives, dipping into images in and around Dudley some 58 years ago.

See if you can recognise some of the landmarks or people in these pictures.

We would love to hear your memories too. Email [email protected].

Dudley Zoo's painting chimp in 1966placeholder image
Dudley Zoo's painting chimp in 1966
The entrance to Dudley Canal Tunnel, 1966placeholder image
The entrance to Dudley Canal Tunnel, 1966
Demolition in Prince Albert Street Dudley June 1966placeholder image
Demolition in Prince Albert Street Dudley June 1966
Stuart Crystal football team in 1966placeholder image
Stuart Crystal football team in 1966
March 1966, Dudley Council House.placeholder image
March 1966, Dudley Council House.
A panda car outside the Odeon, Dudleyplaceholder image
A panda car outside the Odeon, Dudley
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