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The Museum of Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire We are a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to tell the story of Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire and find a permanent home in which to do it.

Did you know that a man from Wolverhampton became a two-time Wimbledon champion — and remains the only vicar ever to win...
03/11/2025

Did you know that a man from Wolverhampton became a two-time Wimbledon champion — and remains the only vicar ever to win the world’s most famous tennis tournament? Well, up until the recent History Fair at the City Archives, we didn't either - thank you to the gentleman who brought this story to our attention!

The Reverend John Thorneycroft Hartley, born into Wolverhampton’s industrial heart and raised at Tong Castle, swapped his parish robes for tennis whites in the 1870s — and went on to make sporting history.

Read all about Wolverhampton's Wimbledon-winning vicar on our website using the link below.

John Thorneycroft Hartley — the Wolverhampton-born vicar who became a two-time Wimbledon champion and the only clergyman ever to win the tournament.

Good Morning,Thank you to all who have purchased tickets to this event, but unfortunately I am going to have to postpone...
20/11/2024

Good Morning,

Thank you to all who have purchased tickets to this event, but unfortunately I am going to have to postpone this as I have been extremely sick for the last week and a half (including an admission to hospital) and I will not be sufficiently recovered in time for the event.

The talk will now be included in next year's calendar and take place on 25/03/2025 at the same venue. Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience and I hope to see you all in the New Year.

P.S. If you have already purchased a ticket it will remain valid for the March event, but if you would like a refund please do not hestitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Andy Sloane

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52 Claverley Drive

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