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Wednesfield High Street as it was!
October 20, 2020 Billy
Wednesfield High Street used to fall under the Wednesfield Urban District Council. Wednesfield and Heath Town former Urban District Councils from 1894, were eventually swallowed […]
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The Permanently Legless
April 12, 2020 Billy
“There was no room at the Inn, for the Named and Shamed.” I have classified this story as unfit for under 18’s and anyone with […]
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The Rat Catcher – He don’t come here anymore.
March 24, 2020 Billy
We hear today many convincing stories regarding the centre of town being plagued by rats in the 1940’s and 50’s. Now, as I have mentioned often […]
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Billy’s Picture Book #3: The Deanery The Impossible Dream
March 9, 2019 Billy
WOLVERHAMPTON A TALE OF TWO CITIES My pictures and stories I hope will illustrate the many changes which have taken place in Wolverhampton at various […]
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Billy’s Picture Book #2: The Bluecoat School and Horsefair
February 15, 2019 Billy
Do you remember the Bluecoat School? Well, in this series, I hope my pictures and stories will illustrate the many changes which have taken place […]
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Billy’s Picture Book #1: North Street, 1750-1920
February 1, 2019 Billy
Welcome to Billy’s Picture Book! In this new series, I hope my pictures and stories will illustrate the many changes which have taken place in […]
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The Dark Heart of Princes Square
December 4, 2018 Billy
In modern times, it is home to University buildings and relatively upmarket watering holes like The Royal London and Hogshead, but allow me to take […]
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The One About the Lawyer and the Bible
October 21, 2018 Billy
Have you heard the one about the lawyer and the bible? Despite the set up, it is no comedy, moreover, a poignant family tale from […]
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