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Established in 1978, Black Country Living Museum is one of the UK’s leading open-air museums. Designated by Arts Council England for the quality and national significance of its collections, it is a remarkable place to explore, enjoy and spend time. Set in 26 acres with over 150 historic buildings and features, and attracting 240,000 visitors each year and over 8 million people since it first opened, it offers a glimpse into 200 years of history like no other. The Museum (a registered educational charity) records and exemplifies the contribution and impact of the Black Country region since the 18th century to the development of the modern industrialized world. Black Country folk changed the world, and the Museum tells the story of a very special time and place in history and some of the most hard-working, ingenious and influential people you could imagine. It offers a visitor experience that few others can match. www.bclm.com

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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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Tugs pull in the Crowds at Museum

Wed, Feb 19, 2014 11:23 CET

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

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