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“the smell of the sweet toffee melting on the furnace is delicious and my favourite part of making sweets is rolling the toffee through the ‘drop machine’ which is like a small mangle, with brass rollers that shape the sweets into ovals, rectangles or even fish shapes.”
Pam Perry, sweet making demonstrator
“The delicious scent of freshly boiled sweets is once again drifting through the village. Visit the Museum during Half Term for a fun filled day of traditional sweet making, before of course, trying one or two of the finished product!”
Head of Learning, Mel Weatherley
“The Museum is delighted to be working with Dudley College. Red By Night is designed to celebrate the Black Country as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution therefore to be working directly with the local community makes the evening even more poignant.”
Laura Wakelin, Director of Communications & Marketing
“I’m thrilled that the college’s partnership with the Black Country Living Museum is providing such a unique experience for our performing arts students. It’s exciting to see that Black Country history and heritage can inspire young people to be creative and I’m looking forward to seeing the performances, music and art that’s developed by our students, in conjunction with the museum, for the national event.
Lowell Williams, Principal of Dudley College
“We are really excited to be involved with Red by Night and have spent lots of time researching the history behind our performances. It’s good experience for us to be able to transfer our skills to a real organisation and work in a professional setting. “I am from Sedgeley and proud of my Black Country roots. This project has allowed me to get a better understanding of my local heritage and the responsibilities of my family during the 1900s.”
Jack Fern, Level 2 Performing Arts Student
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Black Country Celebrates 12th Annual Vehicle Festival

Black Country Living Museum’s Festival of Black Country Vehicles wheels into its 12th year on Sunday 28thJuly, 2014 and this year’s line up promises to be even bigger and better than ever.The Festival of Black Country Vehicles is an annual gathering of cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles all built in the Black Country and sees over one hundred vehicles on display around the Museum’s 26 acre site. The festival celebrates the Black Country’s historical reputation as a major centre for vehicle manufacturing. The vehicles, all built in the Black Country from 1913 up until the present

Half Term a Sweet Treat at Black Country Living Museum

Satisfy your sweet tooth this Half Term with a visit to Black Country Living Museum and enjoy childhood favourite treats as the Museum celebrates the re-launch of the sweet shop boiler with a fun-filled week of traditional sweet making and childhood games. The Museum’s sweet shop takes the name of Thomas Cook, who ran a small confectionary business at 21 Bond Street, Dudley between 1871 and 1901. The skill of sugar boiling has been revived at the Museum, and from Saturday 24 May until Sunday 1 June you can see live demonstrations and experience the tastes, the smells and the

Celebrating the Industrial Might

Museum opens doors after hoursTo celebrate the Black Country as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, Black Country Living Museum will be opening its doors after hours for a special half price evening of Red By Night on Saturday 17 May 2014, showcasing the industrial might of the Black Country in a way that’s never been seen before.  In 1868, whilst visiting the Black Country, American diplomat and travel writer Elihu Burritt described the area as “black by day and red by night” due to the coal fired furnaces and collieries spreading smoke during the day and lit a fiery red

May Day Celebrations at Black Country Living Museum

Tug boats are set to pull in the Bank Holiday crowds at theBlack Country Living Museum where the bi-annual Tug Boat event takes place from Saturday 3 – Monday 5 May 2014.Historic canal tugs, some dating back to the late 19th century, will be making a splash over the holidays. Visitors can also chat to tug boat owners and children can join in with ‘Hands on Heritage’ canal crafts, and create colouful canal art from paper plates in St James’s School. On Bank Holiday Monday 5 May, May Day celebrations get off to a flying start as Maypole dancing weaves its magic.  Join in with the fun as

Back on the Road at Black Country Living Museum

Black CountryLivingMuseumis delighted to announce that two vehicles which have recently undergone essential maintenance work, are now up and running ready for the Museum’s busy Spring/Summer 2014.The three wheeled Frisky Car, which was manufactured in nearby Wolverhampton by Henry Meadows Ltd is of particular significance to the Dudley based Museum as it is one of only around 1,200 made - it is thought that barely 75 survive to this day. The full restoration of the blue model has taken three years and was headed by the Museum’s volunteer vehicle group, who operate the vehicles around the

Relive the Fabulous Forties at Black Country Living Museum

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 JulyEvening event on Saturday 19 July 2014 ♦ Museum alive with forties glamour ♦ ♦ Event brings to life the sights and sounds of pre-warBritain♦The D Day Darlings have been confirmed to bring forties glamour to the Black Country Living Museum 1940s event taking place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July. Visitors can expect a nostalgic journey back to the sweet sounds of the WW2 era as the talented trio who are proudly supported by Dame Vera Lynn, and their wartime melodies take centre stage. The 1940s weekend welcomes visitors to relive the nostalgia of

Outdoor Fun for the Family this Easter at Black Country Living Museum

Embrace the outdoors this Easter with a visit toBlack CountryLivingMuseumand enjoy exciting trails, gardening challenges and the arrival of some cute new additions! From Saturday 12 – Sun 27 April the Museum is digging deep into the history of theBlack Countrybackyards with a host of holiday fun for the family.Come along and explore the different types of seeds and seedlings at the Toll House and take a walk around the garden to see what families during the 1900s would have been growing. Find out about the ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign during World War II at the Cast Iron House and see how the

Specialist Heritage Courses at Black Country Living Museum

Understanding and Caring for Museum CollectionsWhether you want to find out more, develop a new hobby, learn a new skill or extend your knowledge and expertise, we offer a range of exciting, hands-on learning experiences for adults, making use of the Museum's historic buildings and collections, our industrial landscape and the traditions and culture of the Black Country. These courses are aimed at staff already working in Museums or members of the public with an interest in developing the knowledge, skills and understanding of caring for historic artefacts. All the courses have a very

Give the Gift of a Memorable Mother’s Day at Black Country Living Museum

Stuck for inspiration this Mother’s Day? Treat your Mum to a day of family fun and creativity at Black Country Living Museum’s Textile Jewellery Workshop on Sunday 30 March 2014.  Plus as a Mother’s Day special, tickets are HALF PRICE for Mums when accompanied by a paying child (any age).The workshop is headed by designer and author Ruth Singer whose detailed and intriguing  artwork  is inspired by historical textiles, museum objects and personal heritage.  Come along and take part in Ruth’s Fabric Flowers Workshop and make a unique Mothering Sunday

Rediscover 1900s Crafts at Black Country Living Museum

The spring series of heritage skills workshops is coming up at Black Country Living Museum, with a programme of activities and crafts once commonplace in the homes, backyard workshops and on the canals of the Black Country in the 1900s .Don’t miss the opportunity to investigate local heritage, rediscover traditional skills and unleash your own creativity - all set within the inspirational landscape of the Black Country Living Museum. Beginners’ Willow Basket Weaving                             Saturday 10 May 2014 10am-4pm This is a full day of willow weaving with expert tuition and

Black Country Living Museum teams up with Twitter for first ever #MuseumWeek

Black Country Living Museum will join museums and galleries from across theUKandEuropeon Twitter later this month for the first ever #MuseumWeek, a project that will connect people to artwork, culture, history and science in new and interactive ways.#MuseumWeek will take place from Monday 24th March - Sunday 30th March and will give Twitter users direct and unparalleled access to some of Europe’s leading museums and the people behind them in 140-characters bursts. Other UK organisations already signed up include the Science Museum (@sciencemuseum), the Natural History Museum (@NHM_London)

PEAKY BLINDERS FILMED AT BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM

BBC epic gangster drama Peaky Blinders made a visit to theBlack CountryLivingMuseumthis week to shoot scenes for the upcoming second instalment of the popular 1920s set Birmingham series.The majority of the filming took place within the Museum’s Canal Arm, taking on a Post WWI transformation into regular character Charlie Strong’s Small Heath based Scrap Metal Yard. Production staff were on hand for three days prior to filming to alter the usual layout with unique props and special effects including the complex movement of the Museum’s designated boat collection. The Blacksmith Forge

Black Country Living Museum Celebrates Funding Success

· Museum maps out future plans with funding from Arts Council EnglandBlack Country Living Museum is celebrating a bright future with £263,300 funding secured from the Arts Council of England's Renaissance Strategic Support Fund. The third round of the Renaissance Strategic Fund supports specific developmental projects within regional museums, with successful applicants demonstrating sustainability, resilience and innovation to attract wider audiences. The grant will allow the Museum to develop heritage skills apprenticeships for Further Education college students to ensure that

Tugs pull in the Crowds at Museum

Tug boats are set to pull in the Bank Holiday crowds at theBlack Country Living Museum where the bi-annual Tug Boat event takes place from Saturday 3 – Monday 5 May 2014.Historic canal tugs, some dating back to the late 19th century, will be making a splash over the holidays.  The canals were the arteries of the Black Country and the life blood of industrial Britain, criss-crossing the region’s canal network and beyond. Restored to their original splendour the tugs will capture a long-forgotten way of life on the canals. Tugs boats will be put through their paces pulling old

Celebrate National Chip Week at the Black Country’s Top Chippie

Enjoy an authentic taste of the past at Black Country Museum.The Black Country Living Museum is getting into the chip spirit at Hobbs Fish and Chip Shop as National Chip Week celebrates its 22nd year. Voted one of the region's top chippies, the museum houses the only fried fish shop in the UK where visitors can enjoy an authentic taste of the past whilst enjoying the nation’s favourite dish 1930s style! Denise George, Manager of the Hobbs Fish and Chip Shop said: “Whether you prefer chips or fries the secret to a great tasting portion is the way it's cooked.  We have a secret batter

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