wolverhampton arts and culture
Explore the rich life of Wolverhampton and its people through archives filled
with fascinating documents, photographs, maps, recordings, ephemera and more.
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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.