Wolverton Collection

Pendolino tilting train
A Pendolino tilting train, heading to London, tilts as it rounds a bend on the West Coast main line near Wolverton station, Bucks

The Wolverton Mechanics Institute soiree
The anniversary meeting of the Wolverton Mechanics Institute in the large engine room of Wolverton Station.1, 500 people attended the soiree

Wolverton Station royal reception
The reception room at Wolverton train Station, redecorated in honour of Queen Victoria and Prince Alberts visit to the Duke of Buckingham in 1845

Workers Going Home
Workers going home for their dinner (at mid-day) from the Great Western Railways works at Wolverton

Frederick Glyn, 4th Baron Wolverton, British banker and Conservative politician
3502681 Frederick Glyn, 4th Baron Wolverton, British banker and Conservative politician, from the magazine The World and His Wife, pub.1907; (add.info.: Frederick Glyn, 4th Baron Wolverton)

Hampshire RG26 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire RG26 5

Their Majesties New Train on the London and North-Western Railway (b / w photo)
1601383 Their Majesties New Train on the London and North-Western Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Church about to be erected at Stantonbury, near Wolverton (engraving)
1609631 New Church about to be erected at Stantonbury, near Wolverton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Church about to be erected at Stantonbury)

West Lancashire WN8 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Lancashire WN8 8

Milton Keynes MK12 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK12 5

Stratford-on-Avon CV37 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stratford-on-Avon CV37 0

Kent CT15 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT15 7

Wiltshire BA12 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire BA12 6

Kyle Wolverton, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kyle Wolverton, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

George Grenfell Glyn, Vanity Fair, Cecioni
GEORGE GRENFELL GLYN, 2nd Baron Wolverton (1824-1887) British Liberal politician, Member of Parliament for Shaftesbury from 1857 until succeeding his father in 1873 and entering the House of Lords

Source Size = 2546 x 1693
The Queens Visit to the Duke of Buckingham, the Reception Room, at the Wolverton Station

PARLIAMENT: TREASURY, 1869. The Lords of the Treasury under the prime ministry of William Gladstone. Engraving, English, 1869

GEORGE GLYN (1824-1887). 2nd Baron Wolverton. British politician. Engraving, English, 1887

NEW YORK HIGHLANDERS, 1912. Harry Wolverton (center) and Bob Williams (right) playing for the New York Highlanders, 1912

Lnwr Scotch Express
The Scotch Express of the London and North Western Railway hurries past Wolverton, Buckinghamshire

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"Wolverton: A Journey Through Time and Community" Step aboard the Pendolino tilting train as we embark on a captivating journey through the history of Wolverton. The Wolverton Mechanics Institute soiree, an event that brought together the town's brightest minds, showcased the intellectual prowess and vibrant social scene of this close-knit community. At Wolverton Station, even royalty couldn't resist its charm. The royal reception held here was a testament to the grandeur and importance of this railway hub. As dusk settled over the town, we witness a poignant moment captured in "Workers Going Home. " This snapshot encapsulates the hardworking spirit that defined Wolverton's industrial heritage. In another era, Their Majesties' New Train on the London and North-Western Railway graced these tracks. A black-and-white photo transports us back to a time when innovation met regality. Looking beyond locomotives, we catch a glimpse of progress with plans for a New Church about to be erected at Stantonbury near Wolverton. An engraving hints at faith's enduring presence amidst changing times. Venturing further afield, maps guide us through neighboring regions like West Lancashire WN8 8, Hampshire RG26 5, Milton Keynes MK12 5, Stratford-on-Avon CV37 0, Kent CT15 7, and Wiltshire BA12 These locations remind us of Wolverton's interconnectedness within England's tapestry. Join us as we unravel stories woven into every corner of this remarkable town - from its pioneering rail industry to its cultural landmarks - revealing why Wolverton has left an indelible mark on history and continues to thrive today.