29 July 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Local Historian talks about the Battle of Wodensfield

Local Historian Ray Fellows is holding a history talk about Wednesfield and the Battle Of Wodensfield at The Vine Inn on Lichfield Rd this Friday.
Ray’s talk marks the 1,100th anniversary of the battle which was reported to have taken place on the 4th and 5th of August in the year 910. The Battle took place [...]

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03 June 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Wednesfield History Week: Monday 7th June – Friday 11th June

Next week is ‘Wednesfield History Week’ and there are a number of events taking place to mark the rich history of Wednesfield, one of the oldest parts of Wolverhampton.

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28 April 2010 ~ 4 Comments

Calls to celebrate the battle of Wodensfield

Calls to celebrate the battle of Wodensfield

Former Mayor of Wolverhampton Phil Bateman is leading calls for Wolverhampton City Council to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Wodensfield (Wednesfield) which took place between the Anglo Saxons and the Danes on the 4th & 5th of August 1100 years ago.
Phil said: “There is a strong local opinion that the City Council should [...]

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24 March 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Hickman Estate Spring Bank Fair

The Hickman Tenants and Residents Association invite you to their Spring Bank Fair funday at the Tenants Room, Plym Close by Wodnesfield Tower this Saturday March 27th from 10 – 2pm.
There will be a Bouncy Castle, Punch & Judy Show, Brass Band, an appearance by the local Fire service and many, many other [...]

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