There has been a settlement on the site of Bilston for at least the last 1000 years. Bilston now has a population of around 30,000. Between 1933 and 1966 Bilston was an independent town with its own town council and mayor. but despite being absorbed into the enlarged borough of Wolverhampton, Bilston still retains much of its unique heritage and small industrial town feel. The people of Bilston who's ancestors have lived and worked in Bilston throughout history should be justifiably proud of the countribution that Bilston and the Black Country have in the past made to the area's and the country's industrial strength. Once again Bilston is enjoying an industrial revival, and though we may never see iron and steel playing such an important role in the area's economy as it has done in the past, there is no doubt that Bilston has much on its side, as many new businesses are choosing Bilston, The Black Country and its surrounding areas as their home ground. Contact Bilston Online |