Black Country Society
@blackcountrysoc.bsky.social
The Society is concerned with the history, people, places and lifestyles of the generations that lived, worked and played in the area and those currently making a difference. https://www.blackcountrysociety.com/
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!
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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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October 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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...
www.better.org.uk/library/dudl...
Comedic family drama- Atomb With a View. 7-10 October 7.30pm.
Tickets available at www.ticketsource.com/cads-theatre...
Tickets available at www.ticketsource.com/cads-theatre...
October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Comedic family drama- Atomb With a View. 7-10 October 7.30pm.
Tickets available at www.ticketsource.com/cads-theatre...
Tickets available at www.ticketsource.com/cads-theatre...
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.
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The cost of the programme is £30 per person, which includes refreshments and lunch.
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.
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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October 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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.
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.
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-...
Information about the programme for the Black Country Society’s History Day and booking details are available on bclm.com/tickets-and-...
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.
bclm.com
October 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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-...
Information about the programme for the Black Country Society’s History Day and booking details are available on bclm.com/tickets-and-...
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-...
Black Country History Day, Saturday 17 October, 10-4.40. Tickets available at bclm.com/tickets-and-...
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.
bclm.com
September 30, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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-...
Black Country History Day, Saturday 17 October, 10-4.40. Tickets available at bclm.com/tickets-and-...
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!
September 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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!
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-...
Black Country History Day, Saturday 17 October, 10-4.40. Tickets available at bclm.com/tickets-and-...
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.
bclm.com
September 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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-...
Black Country History Day, Saturday 17 October, 10-4.40. Tickets available at bclm.com/tickets-and-...
Dialect word of the month! September edition.
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BCS Dialect Word of the month: Bobowler
It's autumn and the Black Country Society dialect word of the month is: Bobowler! (AKA Bobhowler or Bobby Howler)
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September 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Dialect word of the month! September edition.
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Black Country Society Babby Bulletin- September edition.
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Black Country Society Babby Bulletin: September 26
Upcoming talks, the latest Black Country Magazine and the return of the Virtual Heritage Group
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September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Black Country Society Babby Bulletin- September edition.
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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.
September 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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.
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.
September 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
bclm.com
September 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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.
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.
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.
September 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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.
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!
September 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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!
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-...
September 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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-...
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.
September 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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.
Brownhills Round 'n' About. A talk by Bill Mayo. Brownhills Community Library. Wednesday 16th September at 2pm.
September 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Brownhills Round 'n' About. A talk by Bill Mayo. Brownhills Community Library. Wednesday 16th September at 2pm.
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.
September 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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.
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-...
Information about the programme for the Black Country Society’s History Day and booking details are available on bclm.com/tickets-and-...
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.
bclm.com
September 6, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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-...
Information about the programme for the Black Country Society’s History Day and booking details are available on bclm.com/tickets-and-...
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.
August 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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.
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.
August 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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.
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...
Booking link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tales-of-s...
August 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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...
Booking link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tales-of-s...
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.
August 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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.
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?’
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August 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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
www.blackcountrysociety.com/shop
Butts History Night. Thursday 20th August 7.30pm at Walsall Creative Factory. Advance booking only, £3 on the night. To book email [email protected].
August 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Butts History Night. Thursday 20th August 7.30pm at Walsall Creative Factory. Advance booking only, £3 on the night. To book email [email protected].