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Wolverhampton Centenary Civic Exhibition

D-EXP/P/W74/30 18 Sep 1948 Wolverhampton Archives

During the exhibition, students of Wolverhampton Muncipal School of Arts and Crafts demonstrated their skills in pottery making.

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Wolverhampton Centenary Logo

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.

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Wolverhampton Centenary Pageant

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.”

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Handmade Corgi toy by A. E. Ward

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.

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Wolverhampton Centenary Pageant

D-EXP/P/W74/15 19 May 1948 Wolverhampton Archives

The first dress rehearsal. This photograph shows dancers from the 1066 period.

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Wolverhampton Centenary Pageant

D-EXP/P/W74/21 28 May 1948 Wolverhampton Archives

The scene showed nurse Norrie Desmond taking her charge (Janette Halldron) for a walk. The police are also mentioned.

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Wolverhampton Centenary Pageant

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.

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Wolverhampton Centenary Pageant

D-EXP/P/W74/22 11 Jun 1948 Wolverhampton Archives

Behind the scenes at the Pageant. The photograph shows Christina Michell doing make-up for, from left to right Flora Bramley, Agnes Adams, Alice Jackson and Jane Hart.