The West Midlands city of Wolverhampton has a fascinating history.
Originally a medieval market town, it grew rapidly during the Industrial
Revolution through the new coal-mining and manufacturing industries
because of its mineral resources, particularly iron, coal and limestone.
With the decline of these industries in the late twentieth century,
Wolverhampton has had to change yet again, but in spite of the many
changes that have occurred here the city has retained its identity. This
fascinating selection of old and new images of Wolverhampton will be
essential reading for all those who know this part of the West Midlands.