Local History Fair

Discover the rich history of our area at the local history fair, where local residents can delve into the fascinating stories and events that have shaped our community.

Numerous displays featuring community groups, local history, organisations and genealogy societies. Explore exhibits contributed by local historians, organisations, and individuals who will share their knowledge, answer your questions and tell you about their activities. This fair offers a unique opportunity to learn about our heritage first-hand in an historic location.

Exhibitors attending include Friends of Wolverhampton Archives, Midland Ancestors, The Black Country Society, The Museum of Wolverhampton & South Staffordshire, The West Midlands Police Museum, The Western Front Association, Wednesfield History Society, Wolverhampton Archaeology Group and many more.

Friends of Wolverhampton Archives will transform a 2nd floor room into the Wrekin View Tea Room where you can enjoy a wide range of hot drinks, filled rolls and freshly baked home-made cakes.

The Archives

Wolverhampton City Archives houses a wealth of materials relating to the history of all areas now within the city of Wolverhampton including Bilston, Bushbury, Penn, Tettenhall and Wednesfield.

Constantly growing, the Archives’ vast collections include maps, books, census returns, newspapers, records from local schools, churches, clubs, societies and businesses, electoral registers, and indexes to births, deaths and marriages. There are also over 30,000 photographs, plus films, sound recordings, memorabilia and much more.

A city landmark, this Grade II* listed building was built in the mid-18th century as a home for the wealthy Molineux family, before becoming a hotel in the 1870s. Having fallen into disrepair after closing in 1979, the building has since been fully restored, with the impressive wood panelled Oak Room and ornate Rococo Room giving a glimpse into the former life of the building.