Wolverhampton's history is closely linked with the Fowler family. The family's contribution to Methodism, local politics and literature is covered in Tony Perry's book which recounts the history of Wolverhampton in the 19th and early-20th centuries. The contribution to Wolverhampton's development by the Fowler family and other local families such as the Thorneycrofts, is comprehensively chronicled. The text is illustrated with photographs and drawings.