Wolverhampton's Blue Plaques

 West Park, Park Road West, Newhampton Road East, Summerfield Road
Commemorating:
West Park Conservatory centenary and restauration.

Sponsored by:
Wolverhampton M.B.C.

Location:
Inside the conservatory, West Park.
The plaque inside the conservatory which was designed by Dan Gibson and built from the proceeds of the Wolverhampton Floral Fetes. It was once famous for its display of chrysanthemums.
The conservatory, as viewed from across the lake.

Commemorating:

George Armstrong

Sponsored by:

Local Railway Enthusiasts

Location:

10 Park Road West
George Armstrong was in charge of  G.W.R.'s Stafford Road Works from 1864 to 1897. He designed the many locomotives that were built there during his reign. George was a very generous and likeable character. He was no family man and remained a bachelor all his days. He was a strong Presbyterian and ardent Liberal. He retired at the age of 75 and was presented with a silver tea and coffee service, a gold watch and chain, and an illuminated address. He died on 11th July 1901 after a stroke.


George Armstrong's House in Park Road West.

Commemorating:

Dr. Ernest Darby and Madame Parkes Darby.

Sponsored by:

Larry McLean

Location:

On the front of 7 Summerfield Road.
Dr. Ernest Darby was born in 1873 and died in 1937. Dr. Florence Parkes Darby was born in 1880 and died in 1976. 

 

The photograph shows the plaque on the front of the house.
Commemorating:

Wolverhampton Municipal Secondary School

Sponsored by:

Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School Old Pupils Association.

Location:

Newhampton Road East.

The Education Act of 1870 required children to attend school until the age of 13. School Boards were set up at local level to implement the Act. Wolverhampton's Board proposed, as early as 1883, to provide education beyond that age and this building was the eventual result, even though it was not opened until 1894. The architect was T.H.Fleeming, who was architect to the Board.  The builder was Henry Lovatt. In 1974 the school was amalgamated with Graiseley and Penn Modern Schools, renamed Colton Hills Comprehensive School, and moved to Goldthorn Park.