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The Museum of Wolverhampton & South Staffordshire

Remnants of an Empire

Wolverhampton, BST
"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 er… read more

They Rocked, We Rolled

Wolverhampton, BST
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, Dann… read more

The Midlands Connection to the Gunpowder Plot

Wolverhampton, BST
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 Dav… read more

The Forgotten Staffordshire Workhouse

Wolverhampton, BST
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.

Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer

Wolverhampton, BST
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 Shackl… read more
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Past Events

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 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 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 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 9:30 PM

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