Wednesfield Burial Ground Project

Wednesfield Burial Ground Project Wednesfield Burial Ground was established in 1855 when St Thomas' Churchyard reached full capacity. The site is a significant part of Wednesfield's history.

Our pilot project focuses on the original two acres (the Old Ground).

Pick up your free copy of 'Wednesfield, Windows into the Past' at Wednesfield Local History Day this Saturday, 11 July, ...
09/07/2026

Pick up your free copy of 'Wednesfield, Windows into the Past' at Wednesfield Local History Day this Saturday, 11 July, 10am–3.30pm at Bethany Chapel (on the corner of Blackwood Avenue and Lower Prestwood Road).

Wednesfield Burial Ground Project has a stand, there will be a history talk by Jackie Harrison about those interred at the burial ground, help on hand to research your local family history, and much more, including:

- History Talks
- Family History advice
- Life of a Viking and leather working
- Wednesfield Victorian Model Village
- Tea, coffee and cake

Exhibitors include:
- Willenhall History & Heritage Society
- Friends of Wolverhampton Archives
- Midland Ancestors
- Wednesfield Burial Ground Project

Some before and after photos from OWENS window cleaning 🌿
23/06/2026

Some before and after photos from OWENS window cleaning 🌿

There's a volunteer clean-up of the burial ground led by Owen of OWENS window cleaning tomorrow, Sunday 21 June, between...
20/06/2026

There's a volunteer clean-up of the burial ground led by Owen of OWENS window cleaning tomorrow, Sunday 21 June, between 11:30am – 2:30pm. Everyone welcome! 💚

We have a display at Wednesfield Local History Day on Saturday 11 July, 10am–3.30pm at Bethany Chapel (on the corner of ...
16/06/2026

We have a display at Wednesfield Local History Day on Saturday 11 July, 10am–3.30pm at Bethany Chapel (on the corner of Blackwood Avenue and Lower Prestwood Road).

There will be a history talk by Jackie Harrison about those interred at the burial ground, and help on hand to research your family history.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Wednesfield Burial Ground Project will be at Wednesfield Local History Day on Saturday 11 July, 10am–3.30pm at Bethany Chapel. There will be a history talk by Jackie Harrison about those interr…

A huge thank you from the Friends of Wednesfield Burial Ground to everyone who’s supported us this year! Wishing you all...
25/12/2025

A huge thank you from the Friends of Wednesfield Burial Ground to everyone who’s supported us this year! Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and a lovely New Year 🎄

Thomas Tomkys found!Thomas Tomkys was the first to be buried in the WBG, but for decades his grave was lost, after some ...
22/12/2025

Thomas Tomkys found!
Thomas Tomkys was the first to be buried in the WBG, but for decades his grave was lost, after some "digging" into the records he has been rediscovered. Being in the corner 18 ft from the south fence and 13ft 8 inches from the West wall. A tile has now been placed there to mark his grave.

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Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield
Wolverhampton

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