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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.

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Wolverhampton Centenary Pageant

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.

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Wolverhampton Centenary Pageant

D-EXP/P/W74/14 19 May 1948 Wolverhampton Archives

The first dress rehearsal. The photograph shows ladies representing Lady Wulfruna and her attendants.

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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/W74/20 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/W74/19 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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Centenary Civic Luncheon, Civic Hall

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.

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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/W74/17 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.