Molineux before the football: Talk to reveal the ground's hidden history

A talk in Albrighton will explore the history of the Molineux Pleasure Grounds, long before the famous football stadium was built.

Albrighton & District Historical Society will welcome Olivia Beards to the Red House on Monday, October 5, at 7.30pm for a talk titled ‘Beneath the Pitch: A History of Molineux Pleasure Grounds’.

The Molineux name is familiar to generations of Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters, with the football ground named after Molineux House, which still overlooks the stadium.

But before football took over, the land was home to extensive pleasure grounds which provided entertainment for the people of Wolverhampton.

The talk will look at the range of sports, music and other activities held there, offering an insight into an often-overlooked part of the area's history.

Visitors are welcome to attend for £3 on the night. Parking is available free of charge in the Crown car park or on the street.