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The Irish in the Victorian Black Country by Simon Brierlcliffe 16th September 7.30pm
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In the mid-nineteenth century, thousands of Irish people settled in the Black Country fleeing famine at home and seeking a new life. This talk will look at their experiences, the prejudice they faced and the way they developed a community in their new home. It will focus particularly on Wolverhampton’s Carribee Island, but draw in experiences from across the region.
Poetry Open Mic Night - Emma Pursehouse
February 19th 2024
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Two Centuries of Boat Building - Geoff Taylor
January 18th 2024
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This talk outlines the history of a boatbuilding family that had its origins in the Black Country in the early 19th C. It brings together many years of research and includes oral history, family documents and many original photographs. Geoff Taylor is the Great Grandson of Joseph Taylor, who had a boatyard at Herbert’s Park, Darlaston in the late 1800s.