Wolverhampton - Wikipedia
WEBWolverhampton (/ ˌ w ʊ l v ər ˈ h æ m p t ə n / ⓘ WUUL-vər-HAMP-tən) is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. Located 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Birmingham, the population in 2021 was 263,700. Historically in Staffordshire, the city grew as a market town specialising in the wool trade.
The History of Wolverhampton: How the City Evolved Over Time
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Wolverhampton, from a 10th-century Anglo-Saxon village, grew through medieval wool trade, industrial revolution, to a modern, diverse city adapting to post-industrial challenges. The history of Wolverhampton entails a fascinating story of how a small village grew into the bustling city it is today.
A History of Wolverhampton - Local Histories
WEBMar 14, 2021 · The story of Wolverhampton begins in 985 when a Saxon lady named Wulfruna was given land at Heanton. In 994 she founded a minster church (a church with a monastery attached). The settlement by the monastery grew larger and in time its name changed to Wulfruna’s Heanton and later to Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton History & Heritage Website
WEBall about the history and heritage of Wolverhampton and the Black Country.
THE 10 BEST Wolverhampton Sights & Historical Landmarks - Tripadvisor
WEBJul 17, 2024 · Top Wolverhampton Landmarks: See reviews and photos of sights to see in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom on Tripadvisor.
History of Wolverhampton
WEBWolverhampton is known to have been producing locks and keys as early as 1603 with the best known local firm being that of Charles and Jeremiah Chubb which arrived here in 1818 at 38 Horseley Fields. They had come from Portsea in Hampshire.
A Brief history of Victorian Wolverhampton
WEBA Brief history of Victorian Wolverhampton. A Study of the urban development of Wolverhampton during the Victorian era. Jon Wallis, University of Wolverhampton. First written 1986 (revised 1995) (partially updated 2024). Acknowledgments.
Wolverhampton - Wikiwand
WEBWolverhampton is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. Located 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Birmingham, the population in 2021 was 263...
Local history and heritage | City Of Wolverhampton Council
WEBSep 5, 2019 · Explore Wolverhampton's past and delve into the Wolverhampton City Archives which house a wealth of materials relating to the history of all areas now within the city of Wolverhampton.
About Wolverhampton and Walsall HER - HeritageGateway
WEBThe Wolverhampton and Walsall Historic Environment Record is the definitive source of information on the historic environment of the Wolverhampton and Walsall Local Authority Areas. The database contains around 3,000 records of archaeological sites, findspots and historic buildings.