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.
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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…
Six times sci-fi got a Black Country twist
Mummies, monsters and mayhem abound in this week’s blog! It may surprise you to learn that there are numerous links between classic science fiction and Black Country history! BCLM Researcher Nadia Awal explores six of these fascinating connections, featuring Black Country talent from James Whale to Jane Webb.
Five Black Lives in the Black Country
In this week’s blog, BCLM Researcher Simon Briercliffe uncovers the hidden stories of 5 Black lives in the history of the Black Country, going as far back as the 1700s, and discusses the challenges historians face in finding out more about Black lives in the past. From eighteenth-century entrepreneur George Africanus to George Cosens, Britain’s first Black pastor who became minister in Cradley Heath in 1837, Simon uncovers the contributions these incredible individuals made to Black Country history.
Five ways Black Country folk spent their leisure time
In this week’s blog we’re taking a relaxing break and looking at leisure time in the past for Black Country Folk. Researcher Clare Weston explores the types of holidays experienced in the past.