Black Country Society visit to Sandwell Valley on 17th May 2023
A report by Dave Galley An ideal night weather-wise which makes a change. We have Mike Hodder and Sue Whitehouse to thank for this walk....
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Black Country Society
Established in 1967 to Support, Record, Preserve and Celebrate the distinct
Character and Nature of the West Midlands area known since the mid nineteenth century as 'The Black Country'
Black Country Society Blog
Welcome to the Black Country Society blog. We will post here on a variety of topics of interest to Society members. A (moderated) comment facility is available so readers can share their own thoughts on the topics that are posted. We would love to hear your ideas and material for future blog posts in all these categories. Please do get in touch with us using the webmaster contact form on the contact page.
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- May 11
- 2 min
Black Country Society visit to Merridale Cemetery
A report by Dave Galley Because of the opening hours at the Cemetery this had to be an afternoon walk led by Quintin Watt. Quintin...
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societyblackcountr
- May 8
- 3 min
Black Country Society visit to Provision House
A report by Dave galley In 2006 I took over co ordaining the BCS walks from Doug Winterborn. We usually have at least five in the summer...
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societyblackcountr
- Apr 1
- 3 min
On this day
The "On this day" series of Tweets and Facebook posts, put together by Jack Price have proved very popular and have been shared many...
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societyblackcountr
- Mar 3
- 1 min
The Blackcountryman 56.1 Spring 2023
The Spring issue of the Blackcountryman has now been sent out to all members. Non-members can obtain copies for £4.50 from a number of...
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societyblackcountr
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Stephen Glynne and the Oak Farm Iron works
The Glynne Baronetcy dates back to 1661, with its main estate at Hawarden in Flintshire. The 8th Baronet, Sir Stephen Glynne (1780 to...
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societyblackcountr
- Jan 17
- 4 min
A Midland Arts Centre for Young People
A blog post by Eleanor Woodward, Archivist, Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham which originally appeared at The Iron Room on...
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societyblackcountr
- Jan 12
- 1 min
White Shirt Black Country. Memorabilia and Memories
From January to April 2023, there will be an exhibition of memorabilia remembering 53 England football internationals born in the Black...
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societyblackcountr
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Roy Peacock - An obituary by James Morgan
This obituary will also appear in the next edition of the Blackcountryman. If any readers have memories of Roy they would like to share,...
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societyblackcountr
- Jan 1
- 1 min
Something new for Society members - the Virtual Heritage Group
During the pandemic, the 2021 ~Society AGM was held on line via Zoom. This was very much appreciated, particularly by those Society...
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societyblackcountr
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min
The Holy Roman Empire and the Black Country
There can hardly be two less similar entities than the Holy Roman Empire (which covered most of Europe and lasted a millennium of more)...
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societyblackcountr
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
The Blackcountryman 55.4 Winter 2022
The Winter 2022 issue of the Blackcountryman has now been published. Printed version have been sent to all Black Country Society members,...
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societyblackcountr
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Jonathan Stokes and the Black Country
Jonathan Stokes (1755-1831) was an Edinburgh trained doctor, and, from 1782 to 1788 was a member of the Lunar Society, one of the...
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societyblackcountr
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
‘The Future of the Black Country’, Andy Street. Presentation to the Black Country Society
A blog post by the Chairman of the Society, Dr Malcolm Dick We were pleased to welcome Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands Combined...
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societyblackcountr
- Oct 20, 2022
- 5 min
The Black Country’s Cavalier Ghosts
A blog by Jack Price The term ‘cavalier’ is an interesting one. It comes from the Italian ‘cavaliere’ and the French ‘chevalier’, meaning...
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societyblackcountr
- Sep 29, 2022
- 4 min
Cricket - but not as we know it.
A cricket blog by Chris Baker to mark the last day of the 2022 County Championship. In the County Express (Brierley Hill, Stourbridge,...
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societyblackcountr
- Sep 21, 2022
- 1 min
The President's travels - number 3
With the Dudley Town Cryer at Trimpley Show on August 7th Mary Stevens Hospice Summer Fayre on September 3rd September 19th. Thanksgiving...
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societyblackcountr
- Sep 19, 2022
- 1 min
My favourite Queen portrait
A letter to the Express and Star by D. Winterborn I am sorry to see the passing away of our late Queen Elizabeth II. Since her demise, I...
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societyblackcountr
- Sep 19, 2022
- 2 min
The Cradley Witch
A post by George McFadyen There are many well recorded witches in the Black Country and surrounding areas, unlike the witches you may...
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societyblackcountr
- Sep 16, 2022
- 1 min
The Black Country Society YouTube channel
The Society now has a YouTube channel, that has been developed by George McFadyen – see https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKkZO4PZsC9hj8X...
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