To mark the start of Wolverhampton’s Millennium celebrations, the Council organised a fireworks display in St. Peter’s Square, the first of many events planned throughout the year. Lady Wulfrun and King Ethelred are mentioned, and the photograph shows a c

The junior school held a concert tracing Wolverhampton’s 1000-year history from Saxon times with the Battle of Wodensfield, and including events such as the flight of Prince Charles after the Battle of Worcester, a cholera epidemic in Bilston, the industr

The display was produced by pupils of East Park Junior School and marked 50 years since the last Sunbeam came off the production line. Celebrations also included preserved models of the famous car and ex-employees were encouraged to take part. The photogr

The medallion was made by Wolverhampton Polytechnic lecturer Ron Dutton and was the prize in a “Find the Lady Competition” organised jointly with Mensa. The photograph shows Ann Mroczko with the medallion.

The article relates to a visit by Princess Diana. The Art Gallery, M & B brewery, St Peter’s Church and the Retail Market in School Street are mentioned.

The fortnight included a variety of attractions including Cannock Chase Morrismen, South Staffordshire Operatic Society and Penn and District British Legion Youth Band. The photograph shows siblings Rachel and Stewart Ward laughing and crying at a Punch a

The play was part of a programme of events including performances from Wolverhampton Music School, a Punch and Judy show, a dance workout and performances from St Barthlomew’s Church of England Primary School. The photograph shows Andrew Tucker (left), Jo

Pupils from the school were invited to reenact a debate about the development of a park in the east of the town during the 1890s. David Michie and Mayor George Howells are mentioned, and the photograph shows ‘Councillor’ Susan Harris (right) with the ‘May

Pupils at the school had been learning about life in the Black Country over the past 100 years, including a visit to the Black Country Living Museum, and inviting parents to an open day during school hours. The photograph shows Simon Bradley in costume sh

An exhibition held as part of Wolverhampton’s 1000 year celebrations was opened by Deputy Mayor Fred Ledsam. The photograph shows pupils from East Park Infant School Leon Wellington and Patricia O’Callaghan with a paper mache Victorian headmistress.