Moseley Old Hall celebrates 60 years of being a National Trust site
A historical site in Wolverhampton which dates back to the 17th century has marked 60 years since it was saved from dereliction by the National Trust.
Moseley Old Hall, in Fordhouses, has a rich history, having played a part in saving the life of King Charles II when he escaped and hid there from Parliamentary forces in 1651.
The 17th century farmhouse provided farm work for people in the community throughout its history and was partially restored over the years until it began to fall into disrepair.
By the 20th century, the family living there could no longer afford it and the site faced the threat of dereliction.
Following a long struggle by a group of passionate individuals and a campaign advertised in the Express & Star, the National Trust took on the site in 1962 to be opened as a tourist attraction for the first time in 1963.
