Profile: Billy Howe

Born in Wolverhampton in 1937, Billy Howe is an amateur historian, and enjoys sharing his memories on the people and places that contributed to Wolverhampton's rich and colourful past.

Billy says: "When I was a lad, I spent a lot of time around the markets with my father and grandfather, meeting lots of old characters. As with the older generation they loved to talk of their youth and I loved to listen.

Through this interest I developed a passion for the history of old Wolverhampton; a passion that has become a deep love.

"They say every picture tells a story, and every memory renews a joy."

Billy also runs the Lost Wolverhampton blog where you can read more of his posts.