by Simon Keeling | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog, Village History
Did you know Wombourne was hit by a bomb in WWII ? As police deal with a suspected unexploded WWI bomb by the canal side at Bratch Locks. Roads in the area are closed. Bomb caused extensive damage Falling in the garden of Walk House in Walk Lane in 1941, the bomb is...
by Wombourne Online | Jun 3, 2015 | Blog, Featured, Local Walks & Nature, Village History
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Community Council of Staffordshire’s Best Kept Village Competition. To celebrate, over 60 local villages are taking part in this years competition. Over those 60 years, the aim of the event has not changed. The competition...
by Wombourne Online | May 10, 2015 | Featured, Village History
As we celebrate 70 years since V.E. Day this month local artist known as Dex has created a series of World War 1 studies. They are available to buy as originals and prints. Derek also makes commissions for homes, offices or alternative gift ideas. We spoke to Derek...
