
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Darlington Street created by The Town Commissioners c.1823 to improve access to Chapel Ash, Tettenhall and the Holyhead Road. Surveyor: John Moreton Superintendent of Works: John Worrallow Named after Lord Darlington from whom most of the land was bought Recorded plaque organisation: Wolverhampton Civic Society, Frank Sharman.
Darlington Street was created circa 1823 by The Town Commissioners to enhance access to Chapel Ash, Tettenhall, and the Holyhead Road, named after Lord Darlington whose land predominantly comprised the area.
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