Edward Bird and Old Hall Works blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Edward Bird R.A. 1772-1819 Painter Born Goat (North) Street Apprentice Japanning artist Old Hall Works worked here 1785-1793 Recorded plaque organisation: Wolverhampton Civic Society, Friends of Wolverhampton Museums and Art Galleries.

Edward Bird RA was a painter and japanning artist who apprenticed at Old Hall Works from 1785 to 1793; his work contributed significantly to the decorative arts of the late 18th century.