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  • Wolverhampton: The Extraordinary Story of Sabrina Sidney

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    Sabrina was at the bottom of the eighteenth-century pile; female, abandoned and illegitimate.  But then she was found chosen from one of the Thomas Coram Foundling Hospitals to become an Apprentice Wife: the subject of a unique experiment in education and matrimony undertaken by a gentleman named Thomas Day. Friend to some of the men […]

  • Wolverhampton: Members Evening

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    Join us for a Members Evening - at the moment we have not decided if it will be group members sharing details of their research or maybe a presentation about an unusual record set: the content of the evening will be determined by the group nearer to the event. If you have any ideas for […]

  • Wolverhampton: Tales from the Coroner’s Casebook – Life and Death in Georgian South Staffordshire and the Black Country. Part 1: 1801 – 1826

    Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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    This presentation examines the cases of unexplained deaths, presided over by Henry Smith Esq. - Coroner of the County of Stafford - between 1801 and 1842.  These include accidents, manslaughter, murders, suicides and 'visitations of God'.  Join Coroner Smith's Jury and re-consider some of the cases he dealt with during the first part of his […]

  • Wolverhampton: The Eccentric Dr Butter

    Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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    Join us to hear Cannock Museum's volunteer and historical researcher for an informative talk and presentation along with items from the museum collections.  Dr. Butter, a well known local figure, kept a menagerie of animals and could be seen out and about around Cannock and Hednesford in his zebra drawn trap.  Find out what fate […]

  • Wolverhampton: Christmas Presentation

    Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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    Join the Wolverhampton group for its last meeting of 2026 when we will enjoy a social gathering, with light refreshments, and a Christmas themed presentation. Details of the presentation will be announced nearer to the event. Members and visitors always welcome.