 The building has since been demolished toward a development push from the Local Authority at various sites around the City.From the 18th century, Wolverhampton was well known for production of japanned ware and steel jewellery.The renowned 18th- and 19th-century artists Joseph Barney (1753–1832), Edward Bird (1772–1819), and George Wallis (1811–1891) were all born in Wolverhampton and initially trained as japanned ware painters.