Video footage captured from Walsall market provides a nostalgic look back at the sights and sounds that filled Market Hill, Digbeth and the High Street in the 1970s.
At a time when stallholders were entertainers and the market was bustling with shoppers looking for bargains, Walsall market was often referred to as “the best midweek market in the country”.
Walsall Market Video – 1973
The video captures a typically busy day at Walsall market in 1973, showcasing stalls filled with clothes, crockery and groceries and provides a flashback to some of the memorable characters that entertained the crowds.
There’s also an excellent article from the Walsall Local History Centre that covers the history of Walsall market and features some fantastic photos to stir the memories.