Explore Wolverhampton’s rich history and nostalgia through the personal memories, stories, and reflections of lifelong resident William “Billy” Howe on his blog dedicated to preserving the people, places, and events that shaped this town’s colourful past.
Immerse yourself in the reminiscences of local characters, forgotten sites, and cherished traditions as Billy invites you to rediscover the joy of Wolverhampton’s heritage.
A message from Billy…
I decided to start this website so that I could share some of my memories of Wolverhampton with others and see if there were people like me who enjoyed talking about the People and Places that contributed to the city of Wolverhampton’s rich and colourful past.
The Howl is my blog section on the site, where I write articles that take a more personal look at the events that have shaped the town and the people whose lives have been entwined with it over the last hundred years or so.
I hope the forum on the site will become a community where people can reminisce about the characters they once knew and talk about the places that were special to them.
I want to encourage people of all ages, so even if you were born too late to remember how things were in the town all those moons ago, if you are interested in learning about how people lived back then or would like to see how the town’s sites looked, I would love for you to join in the fun.
The website is not a precise History website.
It is my reflection on the places and people I knew and an exchange for the local people and families who wish to recall the folk who were important in their lives. Of course, there are many instances where elements of our Local History are highlighted, but they are usually part of a story about a specific person, place, or theme.
If pure local History is what you are craving, I can recommend the most excellent Wolverhampton History & Heritage Website maintained by Bev Parker, as well as the site for the Wolverhampton Civic & Historical Society, where I am very proud to be a member.
Of course, I can’t take all the credit for the Lost Wolverhampton website. I also have a small team that helps with the more technical side of things. Thanks to them for their effort and time to make it all possible.
A little about me:
My name is William Howe, and my friends call me Billy. I was born in 1937 in the shadow of Saint Peter’s Church in Wolverhampton.
Now, as an old Wulfrunian, I recall my time as a lad, spending most of it around the markets with my father and grandfather and meeting lots of old characters. As with the older generation, they loved to talk about their youth, and I loved to listen.
Through this interest, I developed a passion for the history of old Wolverhampton, which has become a deep love.
I give local talks and slide show presentations on this theme. If you would like to book me for one, please contact me here.
They say every picture tells a Story, and every memory renews a joy. Well, my friends, I invite you now to follow my Blog and see if my pictures can awaken some long dormant stories of your own.