A History of Wolves Speedway
A History of Wolves Speedway
Wolverhampton,
2023 saw the Wolves Speedway team celebrate its 95th anniversary, but may also have been its last year in existence. Join team historian, Mark Sawbridge, for a look back at the Wolves' glorious history and news about a potential future. About the Venue For 2024, we will be based at Penn Bowlin…
Tuesday, April 23 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
The Midlands Connection to the Gunpowder Plot
The Midlands Connection to the Gunpowder Plot
Wolverhampton,
Remember, remember the fifth of November! Everyone knows the story of Guy Fawkes and the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament, but perhaps you weren't aware of the local connection to the plotters? Join historian, Dr David Cox, for details of this dramatic tale! About the Venue For 2024, w…
Tuesday, October 22 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
A History of Women in the RAF
A History of Women in the RAF
Wolverhampton,
Celebrate Women's History Month by looking at the history of women in the Royal Air Force. We will be joined by Jess Boyden-Juckes, RAF Stories Manager at the Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford. We will look through the history of the WRAF, founded during WW1 to assist in administrative and technical…
Tuesday, March 26 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
Remnants of an Empire
Remnants of an Empire
Wolverhampton,
"Remants of an Empire" looks at the legacy Roman Britain had on Anglo-Saxon, Art, Identity and Literature. Join art historian, Dr Charlotte Ball for a look through the effects the dawning of a great empire had on the next era of British history. About the Venue For 2024, we will be based at Penn …
Tuesday, June 25 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
Elgar: The Man and His Music
Elgar: The Man and His Music
Wolverhampton,
Perhaps Wolverhampton Wanderer's most famous fan, Sir Edward Elgar became a composer of international renown. With February 2024 representing the 90th anniversary of his passing, join Reverend William Cole for a look at the "enigma" that was the man and his music. This is sure to be an audio visual…
Tuesday, February 27 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer
Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer
Wolverhampton,
Sir Ernest Shackleton is remembered as one of the world's great explorers, although he is most commonly associated with his 1914 expedition to cross the Antarctic. His ship Endurance became trapped in ice resulting in Shackleton leading his men on an 800-mile voyage to safety. Bringing his story t…
Tuesday, December 17 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
A History of All Saints
A History of All Saints
Wolverhampton,
This talk, presented by Derek Mills and Professor Clive Holes, covers the All Saints neighbourhood in Wolverhampton and is based on the duo's 2023 book of the same name. Both Derek and Clive (not those ones) are natives of the All Saints area and the talk will cover growing up in the area, All Sai…
Tuesday, January 23 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
The Forgotten Staffordshire Workhouse
The Forgotten Staffordshire Workhouse
Wolverhampton,
Throughout the Victorian era, the country struggled with what to do with its poor. The Poor Law of 1834 saw to it that the poor were housed, fed and clothed in workhouses, institutions that have gained a terrible reputation. The Seisdon Union was established for residents of Bobbington, Codsall, E…
Tuesday, November 26 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
They Rocked, We Rolled
They Rocked, We Rolled
Wolverhampton,
Based upon the book of the same name by the late Keith Farley, "They Rocked, We Rolled" chronicles the popular music scene of Wolverhampton and its surrounding area from 1956 - 1969. Names like The Montanas, The Wolves, Danny Cannon and The Ramrods and The Californians were pioneers of the local sc…
Tuesday, September 24 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM