MEETINGS are held in the Rococo Room on the ground floor of the Molineux Hotel, Whitmore Street, Wolverhampton, the home of the City Archives.

They take place on the first Friday of every month starting at

11.00 am, with coffee and biscuits served beforehand for a small charge.

Cars can be parked for free in the adjacent car park.  Friends can park in any available space, including those reserved for the Archives, but need to display an Archives parking notice in the car, obtainable from the desk.

The next FWA meeting will be:

(January 2026 - No Meeting)

Friday 6th February 2026 Presenters: Tim Beech and Penny Smith

Tettenhall Towers

Thomas Thorneycroft and his Family & Contacts and an Update on Tettenhall Towers
Following on from the Thorneycroft Book presentation a couple of years ago, Penny has been exploring the wider family and contacts around the UK of Thomas Thorneycroft. Tim will be telling us about some of the works around the recent conservation of Tettenhall Towers, the home of Thomas.

The talk is free to members and £3 for non-members.  Lately, space has been limited so non-members must book by emailing friendswolvesarchives@gmail.com first.

See images from recent LOCAL HISTORY FAIRS by clicking on 'Local History Fair' on the menu above.