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Wednesfield High Street as it was!

Posted on October 20, 2020 by 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 up by Wolverhampton. Heath Town was absorbed in 1927, whereas Wednesfield remained entirely independent and physically separate until the early 1950’ when Wolverhampton’s overspill housing […]

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The Permanently Legless

Posted on April 12, 2020 by 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 a weak constitution as it contains scenes of Graphic Horror. Binge drinking and anti-social behaviour never seem to be out of the news, with politicians […]

The Rat Catcher – He don’t come here anymore.

Posted on March 24, 2020 by 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 before, I was born close to St Peter’s Church which seemed to be the centre of all activities during my childhood. To hear a tale […]

Billy’s Picture Book #3: The Deanery The Impossible Dream

Posted on March 9, 2019 by 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 times particularly in relation to the street scene and general landscape. If you recall in part 2, I was talking about Bluecoat School, but if […]

Billy’s Picture Book #2: The Bluecoat School and Horsefair

Posted on February 15, 2019 by 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 in Wolverhampton since 1750, particularly in relation to the street scene and general landscape. If you recall in part 1, I was talking about North […]

Billy’s Picture Book #1: North Street, 1750-1920

Posted on February 1, 2019 by 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 Wolverhampton since 1750, particularly in relation to the street scene and general landscape. Book One – North Street North Street, whilst still containing some interesting […]

The Dark Heart of Princes Square

Posted on December 4, 2018 by 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 you on a journey into the dark side of the area we know today as Princes Square. A Den of Iniquity Although this photo of […]

The One About the Lawyer and the Bible

Posted on October 21, 2018 by 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 Victorian times. Now I know I said in my last outing that it would be the final part of our “Tales from Carribee Island”, but […]

Tales of Carribee Island Part 3: A Satirical Saviour

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Billy

“No man sympathises with the sorrows of vanity” – Samuel Johnson The year is 1854 and a cholera epidemic ravages the land, leading to demands for a clean water supply and proper sewage systems, especially in poor neighbourhoods like Carribee Island. But can you believe there was opposition here in […]

Victorian Era Balloon Ascent from Dunstall area in Wolverhampton

Why Is That Called? #1: Mammoth Drive

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Andrew Sloane

Of all the methods by which our history can be preserved, one way that is often overlooked is that of the names of the streets and roads around us. Whilst some of these are more obvious, such as Dudley Street, Walsall Street or Billy Wright Close, some are altogether more […]

Tales of Carribee Island Part 2: A Doctor In the House

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Billy

His Name was James Gatis… He was a man of the people and spent all his working life in Wolverhampton fighting for the Irish immigrants of Carribee Island and the poor in other deprived areas of Wolverhampton. “[A man] whose loss will be deeply felt by the poor, whoever found in […]

Tales of Carribee Island

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Billy

An Island Far Away? Despite sounding somewhat similar to the Caribbean Islands, the area of Wolverhampton City Centre once known as “Carribee Island” was no place in the sun! “CRIBBEY – ISLAND” the place was called, yet twas no harbour seen; Nor, save the songbirds patch of turf, a single blade […]

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