Monthly Archives: March 2014

Birth Certificates

This week I want to talk about birth certificates. I’ve covered these before – see the page “Birth, Marriage, Death” – but I’m going to go into a little more details about the different types of birth certificate. The Long … Continue reading

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“A Forgotten Industry”: the Coffee Mill Maker project

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I gave a presentation about Wolverhampton coffee mill makers at the Local History Symposium on 22 February. The full programme was: Chris Twiggs:  Captain Sydney John Sankey Gill Alleeson:  Pushing For Better: Wolverhampton … Continue reading

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Guest Blogger: Jane Smith on Coroner’s Inquest Reports

I’m delighted to announce that my good friend Jane Smith  – who regular readers of this blog will know though her excellent website www.sharehistory.org  – has kindly agreed to be an occasional Guest Blogger on this site. Jane writes knowledgeably … Continue reading

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Wolverhampton Archive Revised Opening Hours

From 1 April 2014 Wolverhampton Archives will be open only on the following days Tuesdays  10am – 4pm Wednesdays 10am – 7pm Thursdays 10am – 4pm In the light of these restricted hours I would advise that it is essential to book … Continue reading

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The Coffee Mill Maker Project

Stand mill made by William Corns & Sons circa 1865 I’m pleased to report that the coffee mill maker project, now officially named “A Forgotten Industry:  Wolverhampton Coffee Mill Makers 1760 – 1911”,  made its second official outing on 22 … Continue reading

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