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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Check out all the brilliant talks being held as part of Dudley History Festival. Booking details listed per event, we'd love to see you there! www.better.org.uk/library/dudl...

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Dudley History Festival

Take a step back in time and explore Dudley Borough's history at the first annual Dudley Writers' Festival.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Comedic family drama- Atomb With a View. 7-10 October 7.30pm. Tickets available at www.ticketsource.com/cads-theatre...

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Protest and Dissent in Black Country History, Black Country Living Museum on Saturday 17 October, 10.00am to 4.40pm A day school commemorating and remembering the history of the region. bclm.com/tickets-and-... The cost of the programme is £30 per person, which includes refreshments and lunch.

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Black Country Society History Day - BCLM

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike. This event provides an opportunity to reflect on the role and impact of protest and dissent in the Black Country.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Protest and Dissent in Black Country History, Black Country Living Museum on Saturday 17 October, 10.00am to 4.40pm. Information about the programme for the Black Country Society’s History Day and booking details are available on bclm.com/tickets-and-...

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Black Country Society History Day - BCLM

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike. This event provides an opportunity to reflect on the role and impact of protest and dissent in the Black Country.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike. This event provides an opportunity to reflect on the role and impact of protest and dissent in the Black Country. Black Country History Day, Saturday 17 October, 10-4.40. Tickets available at bclm.com/tickets-and-...

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Black Country Society History Day - BCLM

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike. This event provides an opportunity to reflect on the role and impact of protest and dissent in the Black Country.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We're delighted to be stocking a selection of volumes of Black Country poetry by West Midlands publisher Offa's Press. All of these are available in our online shop!

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Black Country Society History Day - BCLM

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike. This event provides an opportunity to reflect on the role and impact of protest and dissent in the Black Country.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The PDF version of the Summer edition of the Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from The Black Country Society online shop. 96 pages full of Black Countryness.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Tales from the Coroner’s Casebook – Life and Death in Georgian South Staffordshire and the Black Country. Quintin Watt examines the cases of unexplained deaths, presided over by Henry Smith Esq, Coroner of the County of Stafford, 1801 - 1842. Wednesday 23rd September, Dudley Canal & Caverns, 7.30pm.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A day school commemorating and remembering the history of the region. Information about the programme for the Black Country Society’s History Day and booking details are available on bclm.com/tickets-and-... The cost of the programme is £30 per person.

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Black Country Society History Day - BCLM

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike. This event provides an opportunity to reflect on the role and impact of protest and dissent in the Black Country.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Summer edition of the Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from the Red House Cone, Wordsley. 96 pages full of Black Countryness. Includes a feature on the mysterious Alice Grey, and an article by Ned Williams on Eldon Firmstone.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Test your knowledge, and find out just how much your friends and family know- or don't know- about the Black Country with this excellent quiz book. On sale now in out online shop!

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Black Country History Day, Saturday 17 October, 10-4.40. Join us as at the Black Country Living Museum to discuss 'Protest and Dissent in Black Country History'. Tickets available at bclm.com/tickets-and-...

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Summer edition of the Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from The New Art Gallery Walsall. 96 pages full of Black Countryness. Includes an article on the St Mary's the Mount Catholic Church, and a piece on Garman and Ryan.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Brownhills Round 'n' About. A talk by Bill Mayo. Brownhills Community Library. Wednesday 16th September at 2pm.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Protest and Dissent in Black Country History, Black Country Living Museum on Saturday 17 October, 10.00am to 4.40pm Information about the programme for the Black Country Society’s History Day and booking details are available on bclm.com/tickets-and-...

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Black Country Society History Day - BCLM

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike. This event provides an opportunity to reflect on the role and impact of protest and dissent in the Black Country.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Heritage Open Day: Everyday Histories. Walsall Archives, Friday 11th September 10.30am-11.30am. Join archivist Ian Gray to discover Walsall's archives and incredible stories 10.30am-11.30am. Then join local author Pat Collins for a talk on the Walsall's former Mayor and entrepreneur 12pm-1pm.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The Summer edition of the Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from Ashwood Nurseries, DY6 0AE. 96 pages full of Black Country goodness. Includes an article by Ned Williams on Eldon Firmstone's Wordsley cinema.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

5th September, 10am at Dudley Archives: launch of new heritage calendar featuring William Perry, the knitted Tipton Slasher. Features a talk on the Tipton Slasher by Keith Hodgkins. Free admission through advance booking. Booking link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tales-of-s...

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The Summer edition of The Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from K-Teas Cakes, St George's Parade, Wolverhampton. 96 pages full of Black Country goodness. Includes a feature on Wolverhampton based photographer and podcaster Graham Stubbs, and an article on the mysterious Alice Grey.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In a collection which blends factual evidence with folklore, superstition, hearsay and the imagination, poet Nellie Cole explores the Worcestershire murder mystery ‘Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?’ www.blackcountrysociety.com/shop

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Butts History Night. Thursday 20th August 7.30pm at Walsall Creative Factory. Advance booking only, £3 on the night. To book email buttswalsall.lhs@gmail.com.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Wednesday 12th August at 2pm. "Exploring Tipton's Lost Canals and Railways", led by Keith Hodgkins. Meet at Tipton Railway Station. Walk length about 2 miles.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Cream Tea afternoon at the Christian Heritage Centre, Rowley Regis. Saturday 1st August 1.30pm-4pm. Includes the Heritage Exhibition. Suggested donation of £5.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Wednesday 12th August at 2pm. "Exploring Tipton's Lost Canals and Railways", led by Keith Hodgkins. Meet at Tipton Railway Station. Walk length about 2 miles.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Summer edition of The Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from Framers Gallery in Worcester Street, Wolverhampton. 96 pages full of Black Country goodness. Includes a feature on Wolverhampton based photographer and podcaster Graham Stubbs.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Tomorrow: A City War-Walk "Wolverhampton's Great War Railwaymen". Led by Quintin Watt. Meet at The Queen's Building, Victoria Sq, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LD at 2pm. Walk to last between 1.5 to 2 hours.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Summer edition of The Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from the Black Country Living Museum shop. 96 pages full of Black Country goodness. Includes articles on dialect terms and the life Capt. Jack Palethorpe. www.blackcountrysociety.com/shop

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Wednesday 15th July, A City War-Walk "Wolverhampton's Great War Railwaymen". Led by Quintin Watt. Meet at The Queen's Building, Victoria Sq, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LD at 2pm. Walk to last between 1.5 to 2 hours.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Summer edition of The Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from RS News in Wolverhampton Street, Willenhall. 96 pages full of Black Country goodness. Includes features on the last cow keepers in Darlaston, and the mysterious Alice Grey.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Sweet Heritage! A history of sweets and chocolates in the West Midlands with Emma Barran-Scott. Free to attend. Booking is essential so email localhistorycentre@walsall.gov.uk or call 01922 652212.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Our online shop stocks more than 50 titles about the Black Country. Whether you’re interested in history, our dialect, our canals, our Black Country humour, or Black Country poetry, you can treat yourselves to great writing about our region at unbeatable prices!

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Shop | black-country-soc

View and purchase books and other items sponsored and produced by the society.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Tonight at 7.30pm at Dudley Canal and Caverns. "Paranormal Black Country Ghostly Tales Through the Ages". Presented by Author, Richard O'Connor.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Wednesday 24th June at 7.30pm at Dudley Canal and Caverns. "Paranormal Black Country Ghostly Tales Through the Ages". Presented by Author, Richard O'Connor.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Black Country Society’s online shop has an unparallelled range of fascinating books about our region, with prices to suit every pocket. The perfect present for Father's Day!

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Shop | black-country-soc

View and purchase books and other items sponsored and produced by the society.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Wednesday 24th June at 7.30pm at Dudley Canal and Caverns. "Paranormal Black Country Ghostly Tales Through the Ages". Presented by Author, Richard O'Connor.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Ned Williams will be giving a talk at Dudley Archives at 2.pm on Tuesday 9th June entitle "Dudley Stage and Screen" - an account of theatrical and cinema entertainment in Dudley. Its a free talk but places have to be booked via Dudley Archives.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Test your knowledge, and find out just how much your friends and family know – or don’t know – about the Black Country with this excellent quiz book. On sale now in our online shop! www.blackcountrysociety.com/shop

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Some of our books are close to selling out! Each of the titles in this photo is down to the last few copies. Nip over to www.blackcountrysociety.com/shop to get yours before they’re gone!

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Dr. William Norris: The Black Country’s forgotten medical pioneer with Kevin Goodman . Join us tonight at 7.30pm. Please email blackcountrysocietyvhg@outlook.com for the link.

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Black Country Society @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

This Wednesday at Dudley Canal and Caverns, 7.30pm. "Vulcan's Temple", The Story of the Soho Foundry. Presented by Author, Andrew Lound.

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