Thornley Street Archives - Lost Wolverhampton

“HOWE’S LIFE” -Part Three MEMORIES OF A 40’s CHILD

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Billy

THE LONG JOURNEY HOME Now I’ve never been over fond of the eastern side of town, Heath Town and Wednesfield in particular, and perhaps the reason for this stems back from a tiresome day spent during the summer of 1944 of which I still recall to this […]

“HOWE’S LIFE” -Part Two MEMORIES OF A 40’s CHILD

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Billy

“There used to be a playground” in the shadow of St Peter’s. As I said in part one; my long journey through life started above the “Londes” in a Victorian built terraced house in Nursery Street. In 1937 If you follow the line from the rooftop of James Beatties store […] Read more

Such A Shame To See The Fox Go

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Billy

After the minimal protest “The Old Fox” has gone and North Street is once more bereft. While I grieve for the loss of the “Fox” ( Late Wanderer) I grieve for myself too. For what I have lost for and for what is past and can never be brought back. […]

A Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration To Remember

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Billy

SHAMROCK RECIPIENTS: Father William Rooney assisted by Altar-boy William Howe giving Shamrock to schoolchildren at St Patrick’s Church, Wolverhampton, this morning on the occasion of St Patrick’s Day 1949. The flag of St Patrick adorned the pulpit in St Patrick’s Church, Wolverhampton today as the large congregation attended High Mass […]