We had a busy day with lots of interest at the Willenhall History Society's fair held on Saturday 23rd September. Our next display is at the Perton History Fair on 7th October with the final exhibition on 21st October at Wolverhampton Archives.
From https://staffordshirehistorycentre.blog/
The team at Perton Library have planned an amazing history themed escape room and there will be exhibitors, re-enactors and local history groups with lots of free hands on activities to try.
From https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
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The Wolverhampton Local History Fair is returning to Wolverhampton City Archives’ Molineux Hotel Building, Whitmore Hill, WV1 1SF on Saturday 21 October, 10am to 4pm.
Confirmed exhibitors include the likes of:
West Midlands Police Museum
The Western Front Association
Wolverhampton Archaeology Group,
Birmingham Museums will be bringing along some items from their handling collection so children and adults can get a real feel for historical objects and artefacts.
City of Wolverhampton Council Director of Strategy, Charlotte Johns, said: “As a council, we are proud to support and see the return of the Wolverhampton Local History Fair and I very much encourage everyone to go along if they can.
“The Local History Fair is a great opportunity for residents to discover our city's fascinating past. The City of Wolverhampton Archives houses a wealth of material relating to the history of all parts of the city, including Bilston, Bushbury, Tettenhall and Wednesfield.
"Visitors will also be able to speak to experts who have carried out wide ranging research into the history of Wolverhampton and the Black Country and find out more about the service that the city archives offer.”