Wolverhampton
[woo l-ver-hamp-tuh n]
- a city in West Midlands, in W England.
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There were also disturbances in Birmingham, West Midlands, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton.
Cameron: Rioters Will PayAugust 11, 2011
Historical Examples
The epitaph of Phillips is in the porch of Wolverhampton Church.
The ViolinGeorge Hart
Immense enthusiasm at Wolverhampton last night over "Marigold."
The Letters of Charles DickensCharles Dickens
This is borne out by a letter from Wolverhampton, 27 November, 1741.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)Charles Creighton
Soldiers are garrisoned in the towns as far as Wolverhampton.
Travels Through North America, v. 1-2Berhard Saxe-Weimar Eisenach
Oatmeal is the best,” said the man; “the gents from Wolverhampton prefer them fattened on oatmeal.
Wild WalesGeorge Borrow
Wolverhampton
- a city in W central England, in Wolverhampton unitary authority, West Midlands: iron and steel foundries; university (1992). Pop: 251 462 (2001)
- a unitary authority in W central England, in the West Midlands. Pop: 238 900 (2003 est). Area: 69 sq km (27 sq miles)
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