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This Staffordshire town was the site of a battle between the Danes and the Saxons in 910 AD. The Saxons won the territory and the king granted the lands to Lady Wufrum, who originally established the town. She provided land for the construction of a monastery, which later became the St. Peter's Church. A statue of Lady Wulfrum graces the front of the building.
Wolverhampton has held weekly markets since 1179, but an official charter was not granted by the king until 1258. By the fourteenth century, the town established a prosperous woollen trade.
A grammar school opened in 1512 and remains in use today. From this time onwards, the town developed a number of metal industries, along with coal, iron ore and limestone mining.
Wolverhampton endured two major fires. The first occurring in 1590, lasted for five days and left hundreds homeless. The second fire broke out in 1696 and prompted the town to purchase a fire engine in 1703.
During the eighteen hundreds, Wolverhampton enjoyed great prosperity and many migrated to the area from Wales and Ireland. Wolverhampton's current population has a rich mixture of British, African, Asian and Caribbean cultures.
Activities and Attractions
Parts of St. Peter's Church date to the Abbey constructed in 1200. The building interior is decorated with a collection of stone carvings. The steps to the stone pulpit contain a lion carving and an ancient 14-foot column has carvings of various animals. The church also has 12 bells thought to be the second oldest in the country, and the third oldest on the planet.
Spend a day in the country and tour the expansive Victorian mansion known as Wightwick Manor. The interior of the home is heavily influenced by William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement. The 17-acre (6.8 hectare) property surrounding Wightwick Manor contains an informal and a formal sculptured garden, with bedding plants, shrubs and trees. Some of the plants are rumoured to have originated in the gardens of famous authors Dickens and Tennyson.
Mosely Old Hall is another historic home, originally constructed in 1600. The site became the hiding place for Charles II. The estate displays original furnishings, panelling and pewter. The property also has an immense sculptured garden. Located in the centre of the city, visitors find the Wolverhampton Art Gallery. The venue houses Georgian, Victorian and Contemporary collections.
Places to Stay and Dining
Hotels throughout the city provide the opportune location for travelling accommodations, a fine dining experience or a business meeting. Facilities are also equipped to handle everything from family reunions to grand weddings.
In addition to starters and meals, the Catch Corner Restaurant and Pub offers a variety of share platters. Platters might consist of breaded mushrooms, crispy fried prawns, chicken wings and delicious Southern fried chicken, along with meatballs in sauce. The facility serves the platters with toasted garlic bread and sour cream dip.
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