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Special exhibition celebrating 100 years of the Low Hill Estate on show until 2026 at Low Hill Library

A special exhibition is on show to celebrate 100 years of Wolverhampton's Low Hill Estate.

By Dan Stacey
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The exhibition is free for the public and traces the life of the estate through photos, maps and personal recollections to mark around 100 years since the first homes were built on the estate.

It is the result of a 'memories group' set up at Low Hill Library as part of the wider Know Your Neighbourhood project, and thanks to the support of the Friends of Wolverhampton Archives.

Exhibition at Low Hill Library to celebrate the centenary of the estate. Pictured is Tammy Beckett, library and information assistant.
Tammy Beckett, library and information assistant. Photo: Tim Thursfield

The mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Craig Collingswood was in attendance for the launch event on Wednesday (October 1) and also featured an interactive art workshop led by Charlotte Webb.

The day's events included a talk by the Friends of Wolverhampton Archives tracing the estate’s development at 3pm, followed by a poetry reading by Emma Purshouse.

Exhibition at Low Hill Library to celebrate the centenary of the estate. VE Day celebrations at Sixth Avenue 1945.
VE Day celebrations at Sixth Avenue in 1945

The exhibition will remain on display at Low Hill Library until early next year, with visitors invited to explore the collection and immerse themselves in memories of working at Goodyear and Guy Motors, socialising at the Bushbury Arms, enjoying shows at the Clifton Cinema and the Penny Bike Park, shopping in Showell Circus, and attending local schools and churches.