Wolverhampton
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Wolverhampton from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Wolverhampton's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Wightwick Manor
Wolverhampton
Theodore Mander's late 19th-century estate, Wightwick Manor, features gardens by Thomas Mawson.
Compton Lock, by-weir and Bridge 60
Wolverhampton
Canal lock with an integral tail bridge and a 'morning glory' by-weir of c.1770, designed by the engineer, James Brindley, for the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Company.
Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul
Wolverhampton
A Roman Catholic Church of 1826-8 by Joseph Ireland in a Greek Revival style, adapted from the chapel of Giffard House in memory of Bishop Milner, with a side chapel and sacristy of 1901 by...
Giffard House
Wolverhampton
A former townhouse of 1727-9 (now the presbytery to the Church of St Peter and St Paul), attributed to the architect Francis Smith built for the Giffard family of Chillington Hall for use by...
Roman Catholic Church of St Michael
Wolverhampton
A Roman Catholic Church built in 1967-8 to a design by Desmond Williams & Associates (with Anthony Ward as job architect), including artwork and furnishings by Robert Brumby, Sean Compton...
Penn Fields, Bradmore and Merry Hill War Memorial
Wolverhampton
A war memorial of approximate 1920 date constructed of stone and incorporating a figure of a uniformed serviceman.
West Park
Wolverhampton
A municipal park of 1881 designed by R H Vertegans with serpentine paths, formal bedding, lakes, bandstand, shelters and a conservatory of 1896.
Wolverhampton through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Wolverhampton changes over time.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Wolverhampton
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
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Princes Square and environs, Wolverhampton, 1924
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Dudley Street, Market Street and environs, Wolverhampton, 1948
Blakenhall
The Sunbeam Motor Works, Blakenhall, 1922
Blakenhall
The Alustar Aluminium Works, Oaklands Road and environs, Blakenhall, 1951
Merry Hill
Coalway Road and the Oxbarn Avenue housing estate under construction, Merry Hill, 1927
Merry Hill
Coalway Road and the Oxbarn Avenue housing estate under construction, Merry Hill, 1927
Ettingshall
Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd Manor Works (Sheet Metal), Ettingshall, 1936
Ettingshall
Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd Manor Works and environs, Ettingshall, 1948
Ettingshall
John Thompson Motor Pressing Engineering Works, the John Thompson Water Tube Boilers Ltd Boiler Works and environs, Ettingshall, 1936
Ettingshall
John Thompson Motor Pressing Engineering Works and John Thompson Water Tube Boilers Ltd Boiler Works, Ettingshall, 1936
Wolverhampton in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Wolverhampton's past.
Charles George Harper Collection
Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 1800 - 1900
Pencil drawing showing the Anglo Saxon cross shaft in the churchyard of St Peter's Collegiate Church, by an unknown artist
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 1900 - 1907
GENERAL VIEW OF PEOPLE AT MAIN ENTRANCE GATES
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 1900 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING PEOPLE AROUND LAKE IN PARK
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 1900 - 1907
GENERAL VIEW WITH FLOWER BED IN THE FOREGROUND
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 01 Jan 1900 - 28 Jul 1905
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING FLOWER BEDS WITH CLOCK TOWER IN DISTANCE
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 01 Jan 1900 - 28 Jul 1905
GENERAL VIEW LOOKING ACROSS THE LAKE TOWARDS THE BANDSTAND AND THE TOWN
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 1910 - 1920
TWO MEN, POSSIBLY GARDENERS, BY LARGE CARPET GARDEN IN THE FORM OF THE UNION FLAG WITH PATRIOTIC MOTTO
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 1900 - 1913
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING FLOWER BED
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 1900 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW OF THE FLOWER BEDS
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 1900 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING PEOPLE BESIDE THE LAKE
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 1900 - 1905
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING LAKE IN PARK
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Park, City Of Wolverhampton, City Of Wolverhampton
Date created: 01 Jan 1902 - 16 May 1907
GENERAL VIEW LOOKING TOWARDS THE BRIDGE
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Wolverhampton.
Malt Kilns and Malthouses
Mentions Wolverhampton
A new book tells the important story of how maltings evolved in England and looks at their future use.
Heritage at Risk in the Midlands Revealed
Mentions Wolverhampton
41 sites have been saved and 32 sites added to the Heritage at Risk Register 2023 in the Midlands.
Worcester Life Stories: A Partnership Between Heritage and Health
Mentions Wolverhampton
Find out how a Historic Environment Record came to support Older People and People living with Dementia.
Restoration Milestone Reached for ‘Most Important Building of the Modern Age’
Mentions Wolverhampton
Restoration of the roof completed on the 1797 Grade I listed Main Mill at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.
Wolverhampton's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
Wulfruna Memorial, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Wulfruna Memorial, dated 1901. The inscription reads IN/ REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE LADY WULFRUNA/ AD 994/ STAVELY HILL P.G.,K.G./ AD 1901.
Wulfruna Memorial, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Wolverhampton Synagogue, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
The front elevation of the synagogue, built in 1903-4 by F J Beck. It closed in 1999 and is being converted to a new use.
Wolverhampton Synagogue, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Wolverhampton Grammar School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Wolverhampton Grammar School dates back to 1515 when the school was founded by Stephen Jenys of the Merchant Taylors' Guild in the town centre.
Wolverhampton Grammar School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
West Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
General view showing people beside the lake.
Villiers Statue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Statue of Rt.Hon. Charles Pelham Villiers made in 1878 by W.Theed the younger.
Villiers Statue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
The Market Hall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
The Market Hall in Wolverhampton under construction. It was built in 1902-3 to designs by the borough engineer J W Bradley.
The Market Hall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Springfield Brewery, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Period: 1990s (1990 - 1999)
This brewery was built in 1873, for William Butler, as a self-contained site with maltings, brewhouse, stables and offices.
Springfield Brewery, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Royal Wolverhampton School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
The building was opened as the Wolverhampton Orphan Asylum by J.Lees, the founder, in 1853.
Royal Wolverhampton School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
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