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A History of Queen Street

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Initially constructed as a gateway into Wolverhampton, Queen Street has led a varied and prestigious life. Join the 2023 winner of the Richard Rhodes award, Jackie Harrison, for a look back in time.

The Forgotten Staffordshire Workhouse

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Throughout the Victorian era, the country struggled with what to do with its poor. The Poor Law of 1834 saw to it that the poor were housed, fed and clothed in workhouses, institutions that have gained a terrible reputation. The Seisdon Union was established for residents of Bobbington, Codsall, Enville, Himley, Kinver, Pattingham, Upper Penn, Lower… Read More »The Forgotten Staffordshire Workhouse