Wolverhampton 1948 Centenary
D-EXP/P/W74 Feb 1948 - Dec 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
These photographs have been catalogued and digitised thanks to the kind generosity and support of the Friends of Wolverhampton Archives.
D-EXP/P/W74 Feb 1948 - Dec 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
These photographs have been catalogued and digitised thanks to the kind generosity and support of the Friends of Wolverhampton Archives.
D-EXP/P/W74/16 21 May 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
A poster to promote the Wolverhampton Centenary Pageant, which ran from 22 May to 5 June and began at 7pm.
D-EXP/P/W74/14 19 May 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
The first dress rehearsal. The photograph shows ladies representing Lady Wulfruna and her attendants.
D-EXP/P/W74/1 16 Feb 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
Locally designed logo to mark the Wolverhampton Centenary, inspired by the Wolverhampton Borough crest. The Postmaster-General is mentioned.
D-EXP/P/W74/20 28 May 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
This scene featured a 17th century wedding. From left to right are: Pat Timmins, Hazel Fellows, Albert Spilsbury, Austin Jones and Cicely Corle.
D-EXP/P/W74/19 28 May 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
During the performance, locksmiths from 1600 sang of how they “shall make secure from thieves the gold of England.”
D-EXP/P/W74/23 11 June 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
The photograph shows Heath Joyce talking to his stepfather and mother the Reverend and Mrs A. R. Read.
D-EXP/P/W74/28 28 May 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
The Mayor of Wolverhampton lunching with the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Birmingham, Councillor and Mrs J. C. Burman.
D-EXP/P/W74/45 29 Nov 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
This was to be presented to the Duke of Edinburgh to be given to Prince Charles.
D-EXP/P/W74/17 28 May 1948 Wolverhampton Archives
Donald Waltho and Norma Minshall were the scene announcers during the Pageant, marking the passage of time from 950 AD to 1948.