Pat Collins - King of Showmen

Discover how a boy that left school at ten and grew up on the showground, became president of the Showmen's Guild, an MP and Mayor of Walsall as well as managing one of the most successful funfairs in the country.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

12:00-13:00

Location & directions

Walsall Archives, Lichfield Street Hub, Lichfield Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1TR

Contact on day:

Catherine Dicken

Telephone number:

+441922652212

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Admission is free but pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please contact Walsall Archives to secure a place by email [email protected] or telephone 01922 652212.

Booking contact name:

Catherine Dicken

Booking telephone number:

+441922652212

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

13 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

04 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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