Our new high street

Step into living memory

Step into the 1940s, 50s and 60s and experience the hustle and bustle of our new high street. Meet new historic characters, spot vintage transport, and don’t forget to listen to the Talking Clock or ‘Dial-a-Disc’ in our beautiful 1960s telephone box. With lots of new stories to discover, there’s something for everyone.

  • Listen to 1950s vinyl in our listening booths at Stanton’s Music Shop 
  • Remember flavours of the past in Burgin’s Newsagents
  • Try pork baps in our 1950s Marsh & Baxter
  • Look at the styles of the day in Laurie Thomas Hairdressers 
  • Find paper passbooks in our West Bromwich Building Society
  • Spot the latest 1950s trends in the window display in E. Minett’s Ladieswear

BCLM: Forging Ahead

Our new development has been made possible thanks to our visitors, donors, Members and Patrons, and supporters including National Lottery Heritage Fund, Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership, Department for Culture, Media & Sport, Arts Council England, and West Midlands Combined Authority.