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Black Country Society
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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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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,...
societyblackcountr
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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...
societyblackcountr
Jan 1, 20231 min read
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)...
societyblackcountr
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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,...
societyblackcountr
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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...
societyblackcountr
Nov 15, 20222 min read
‘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...
societyblackcountr
Oct 27, 20222 min read
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...
societyblackcountr
Oct 20, 20225 min read
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,...
societyblackcountr
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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...
societyblackcountr
Sep 21, 20221 min read
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...
societyblackcountr
Sep 19, 20221 min read
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...
societyblackcountr
Sep 19, 20222 min read
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...
societyblackcountr
Sep 16, 20221 min read
The Blackcountryman - 55.3 Autumn 2022
The Autumn 2022 issue of the Blackcountryman has now been published, the first produced by our new editor Emma Purshouse. Printed version...
societyblackcountr
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Blast from the past - The Stourbridge Lion (Blackcountryman Volume 11,4) by Bill Pardoe
The first locomotive to run on rails in America August saw the anniversary of the first locomotive to run on rails in America and it was...
societyblackcountr
Sep 1, 20226 min read
Press Release - New Editor for the Blackcountryman
The former Poet Laureate for the City of Wolverhampton, Emma Purshouse, will be taking over from Kerry Hadley-Pryce as the new editor for...
societyblackcountr
Aug 20, 20221 min read
A beast for the Black Country
In a recent e mail to the Black Country Society committee, the chairman gave notice of the broadcast time of an ITV interview that he...
societyblackcountr
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Blackcountryman article by Matt Mills- Corrected article and response by Nick Moss
The article 'A study of the debates regarding the boundaries of the region' appeared in the Spring 2022 edition of the Blackcountryman...
societyblackcountr
Jul 30, 202229 min read
The President's Travels - Number 2
Some photo's of Marlene's perambulations and activities during July July 3rd. Dudley Wood Methodist Ladies Day July 6th. The picture says...
societyblackcountr
Jul 30, 20221 min read
Black Country History Day July 16th 2022 at the Black Country Living Museum
Photos from History West Midlands, Pail Winchurch, Quint Watt and Jack Price The Stall Holders - Top left to bottom right - West Midlands...
societyblackcountr
Jul 19, 20221 min read
The Pensnett Victoria Saxhorn Band
Preamble Perhaps the first point that needs to be addressed is to explain the title of this blog. What exactly was a Saxhorn? A picture...
societyblackcountr
Jul 16, 20225 min read
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