Important announcement:with effect from the meeting on Friday April 10th 2026 meetings will take place in the Hall of St Mary & St John's RC church, Snow hill, Wolverhampton. The Rococo room in the Archives building is now too small to hold our meetings in, due to increased numbers attending.

We have access from 10 a.m. and refreshments will be served at each meeting from 10.30 a.m. at a small charge with meetings starting at our usual time of 11 a.m. There is parking, it is all on the ground floor level with no steps, and plenty of room to accommodate our regular attendees and visitors without any concern for space.

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The next FWA meeting will be:

Friday 10th April 2026 Presenter: Jane James

Bantock House and its Family
When Thomas Bantock moved from Scotland to Wolverhampton in the mid 19th century he soon became a prominent local figure. Why did he come here and what contribution did he and his family make to the life of the town? Learn about the lives of the Bantocks, both public and private, as well as their lasting gift to Wolverhampton - Bantock House and Park.

NOTE: This presentation is the SECOND Friday of April due to Good Friday being the first Friday of the month 

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