Albert Edward Wood, 1927 - 1929

Wood served as mayor for two years from 1927. In his second year Wood had the honour of welcoming the Queen of Spain to Wolverhampton. During her visit, the Spanish monarch attended a service at Wolverhampton War Memorial with Wood and the other town leaders. Towards the end of his term in office Wood was referred to by his predecessor, Councillor Alan Davies, as a man who was 'broad in outlook and tolerant in treatment'.

Photograph Index - Y1/WOO and V9/BOU/1,7 and Y1/WOO/2
Photograph (DX-173/8)
Inauguration as Mayor Express & Star 9th November 1927
Civic Service Express & Star 14th November 1927
Queen of Spain's Visit Express and Star 12th November 1928