Category Archives: Living Archive

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Wolverton Railway works heritage centre In mid 2013 an idea was formed by 2 of my well know friends who have a lot to do with the works thought about setting up a visitor centre in the works when it … Continue reading →

Wolverton Works was born when the Royal Assent was given on 6 May 1833 for the London & Birmingham Railway Act.  Work began on the line in June 1834 and it opened in stages – Euston to Boxmoor in July … Continue reading →

In 1967, fragments of Roman pottery were noticed in the banks of Loughton Brook.  This was the first clue to the existence of a Roman site at Bancroft.  Four years later, its position was pinpointed under an extensive scatter of … Continue reading →

The Grand Union Canal, or Grand Junction Canal as it was called until 1929, was built between 1793-1805 to provide a vital link between London and the Industrial Midlands. The lowest point between the canals’ two summits at Tring and … Continue reading →

Are you interested in local history and want to learn some new skills? Come and join our free course at the Old Bath House starting 6th March. For more details or to book a place call 01908 322568

Mr. John (Jack) Robinson. He was born in Wolverton at No 1 Young Street on 11th November 1919. He went to school in Wolverton and he went as an apprentice at Wolverton Works. After the War he went to play … Continue reading →

A TALE BY HAWTIN MUNDY age 13 My dear old Dad.  On my thirteenth birthday he brought me a brand new bike – that was a three-wheel bike.  That was like, today, anybody’s Dad buying them a Rolls Royce! I … Continue reading →

On receipt of a letter from Parrott and Son Solicitors, enclosing a letter from the deceased, Mr Walter Barker, formerly of Wolverton, who had experienced the trials and suffering of his wife and daughter, Connie felt constrained to leave a … Continue reading →

Can we help you? If you need information on street names in and around Wolverton; the meanings of street names; the history of Wolverton Works; the building of the railway between Birmingham and London; photographs of the area; local people’s … Continue reading →

When Wolverton third station was opened in about 1882 the second station was redeveloped and the land then became the works new paint shops as put on the redevelopment two of the villas on the now secret garden were also … Continue reading →