A forward looking plan was submitted of which it was said; this plan when adopted in its final form will enable future developments to take place in a systematic and orderley manner. Each step will make its contribution to the shape of things to come Only in this way can […]
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The Star and Garter No one in their right mind today, would consider demolishing this wonderful piece of 19th century enterprise built at the end of the European War in (1815) and more lavishly re-built in 1837. But that’s exactly what a group of wealthy Wulfrunians did with the Corporations […]
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Once Stately, Once Noble, now the subject of pity, this Prince amongst Towns. Now doleful city. I offer you my homage due, and pray that you will rise anew. To see once again through the eyes of a dove , and look across the town I love, a place once much admired, I see […]
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People are always asking me what, where, or how things happened in Wolverhampton, so to mark the 75th anniversary of my birth, I shall do a series of small posts entitled “I REMEMBER”. A trip down memory lane for those who remember Dudley Street in the days before the many […]
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To mark the centenary of this extraordinary and tragic event Titanic the musical is being presented in Wolverhampton and because of this the Grand Theatre is asking for stories from anyone in Wolverhampton who has connections with this unforgetable ship I have no personal family connection with anyone aboard “Titanic” […]
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It is safe to say the the name “Molyneux” is famous in every part of the World of Sport. It is surely synonymous with “soccer” at its best whatever the current fortunes of the Wolverhampton Wanderer’s side. But how many followers of the leather ball are aware that Molyneneux was […]
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A few days ago I had reason to visit St Johns retail Park, as it was a nice day I decided to return into town via George Street and St John’s Square I don’t know what urged me to wander through those ornate, gateposts, I can’t ever recall going that […]
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This photo appeared on Tuesday 6th December in the Express & Stars MEMORY LANE – by Toby Neal. Obviously like the many young employees at the Star these days who haven’t the time to spend researching the history of these photo’s, Toby hadn’t realised the significance of this scene the […]
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This article which has recently appeared in the Express & Star brought to mind the stories of two brave policeman who through there tragic deaths in the line of duty left their markers in those green fields of Wolverhampton and their names on the Citys Roll of honour. Let me […]
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Picture Postcards Record Past Heroes of the Beautiful Game. A small feature in the Express and Star on Saturday the eleventh of February 2012, written by Mark Andrews, featured a collection of postcards regarding the “Crooked House’ Pub in Himley at the turn of the century. Mark said, rightfully so, […]
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Bromley Place today. But this extended apartment block today houses a very important link with just one famous Wolverhampton achievment from the past. that sent a thrill around the world. It commemorates the fact that Louis H. Coatalen 1879-1962, Chief Engineer, Sunbeam Motor Car Company Ltd, 1909-1930. Designer of Aero […]
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In the 1921 copy of the Penn Parish Register in the list of houses to note it states: Foremost among the buildings is Penn Hall, an early Georgian house which both in situation and appearance commands approval. A rather poor veiw of the house is given in Shaw’s history vol., […]
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