Lost Wolverhampton (Paperback)

Alec Brew

ISBN 10: 1398105309 / ISBN 13: 9781398105300

Published by Amberley Publishing, Chalford, 2024

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Paperback. Wolverhampton was granted city status in 2000, but its origins lie in Anglo-Saxon England. During the Middle Ages Wolverhampton was a prosperous Staffordshire market town and a centre for the wool trade. Its coal and iron deposits enabled it to grow rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, when it became one of the most heavily industrialised areas of the country, specialising in coal mining, iron and steel production, engineering and manufacturing. The wealth brought into the town is seen today by the many civic buildings in Wolverhampton from that era, and large areas of social housing were built in the twentieth century to accommodate the population.Much has changed in Wolverhampton following the large-scale urban planning schemes of the 1960s and 1970s and later regeneration schemes for the city centre, reflecting a change in working practices from industry and manufacturing to more service-based employment, but Wolverhampton has still retained its distinctive identity.Lost Wolverhampton presents a portrait of this corner of the West Midlands over the last century to recent decades that has radically changed or disappeared today, showing not only the industries and buildings that have gone but also the people and street scenes, many popular places of entertainment and much more. This fascinating photographic history of lost Wolverhampton will appeal to all those who live in the area or know it well, as well as those who remember it from previous decades. Fully illustrated description of Wolverhamptons well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lost Wolverhampton (Paperback)
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing, Chalford
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398105309
• ISBN 13: 9781398105300
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Discover Wolverhampton's hidden history through captivating then-and-now photography.

Lost Wolverhampton unveils the dramatic transformations of this West Midlands city. Through carefully curated photographs, Alec Brew juxtaposes historical scenes with their modern counterparts, revealing the lost landmarks and evolving streetscapes that have shaped Wolverhampton's identity. Explore the vanished cinemas, forgotten transport systems, and the community spaces that once defined local life.

This visual journey is perfect for:

• Local residents eager to reconnect with their city's past
• History enthusiasts interested in urban development
• Anyone seeking a nostalgic glimpse into Wolverhampton's rich heritage

What secrets will you uncover in the lost streets of Wolverhampton?

About the Author

Alec Brew is curator of the Tettenhall Transport Heritage Centre in Wolverhampton. He also writes for the Wolverhampton Chronicle.