Bringing back Black Country Folk from the past
Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) shares examples of characters that were used in 2022 to convey the hugely diverse stories the Black Country has to tell.
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Disability history: Modern advances and historical devices
Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) shares examples of items linked to disability history and details the Curating for Change scheme, in a blog post written by Claudia Davies, Curating for Change Fellow at the Museum.
Legendary boat-builder remembered through donation to steam narrowboat President
Legendary boat-builder remembered through donation to steam narrowboat President.
Understanding Dudley’s Race Riots pt.2: The Contexts
In the second part of our series on the Dudley Race Riots, Dr Simon Briercliffe explores the social context of the early 1960s in Dudley and how circumstances led to the riots of July 1962.
Understanding Dudley’s Race Riots: pt.1 – What Happened
Researcher Dr Simon Briercliffe explores the events of July 1962 and how the Dudley Race Riots unfolded.
The Co-operative sweets and treats you’re bound to remember…
Our Researcher Clare has delved into the history of the Co-op and the sweets and treats we all remember and love, read on for more…
Gear the kids up with learning this Summer
Schools out but the learning continues! We have lots on offer to keep the kids busy this Summer. Bring the whole family along to enjoy a day out at the Museum, join in and learn some new skills at our Family Hands-On Heritage workshops or sign up to one of our kids heritage clubs. Plus,…
5 bostin’ Black Country Coronations and Jubilees
Ready for a right royal knees up? BCLM Researcher Nadia Awal explores the history of Jubilees and Coronations in the Black Country.
BCLM Celebrates Migration Stories During Jubilee
As part of our May half term Jubilee activities, we’re celebrating migration to the region, exploring stories of people in the South Asian community who migrated to the Black Country during the 1950s. Our Bostin’ Jubilee Bash celebration promises visitors a week of ‘Right Royal Fun’ with the opportunity to dress up in red, white…
Five things you may not know about local butchers…
This week we’re marking National Butcher’s Week with a delve into the history of the famous local Black Country butcher’s brand, Marsh and Baxter. Read on to find out some little known facts about one of the region’s most famous historic butcher. Clare Weston tells us more…