Events in November 2010

Friday 5th November
Traditional Bonfire Night
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The Museum's biggest evening event of the year is it's traditional Bonfire Night with the ADDED SAFETY OF NO FIREWORKS. A family-orientated Bonfire Night celebrates November 5th with roaring bonfires, traditional entertainment, hot roast chestnuts and a fairground in full swing. The Museum's atmospheric canal-side village will be lit up with candle and gas-light and visitors can enjoy chatting to characters from yesteryear.

Saturday 6th November
Marston Collection
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Historic vehicles from the Marston collection will take a spin of the Museum's circuit. Motoring marvels from the early 1900s up to the 1930s take centre stage and these rare gems are sure to be the torque of the town! The Marston group are often on site carrying out vital restoration work.
Saturday 6th November
It's a Gas!
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Volunteers bring the gas engines to life in the Cinema Power House and the Trap Shop. Visitors can learn how they work and hear the belt driven machinery hum into life.
Sunday 7th November
Trolley buses
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Grab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
Saturday 13th November
It's full steam ahead
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Get all steamed up when steam power takes over the Museum and the colliery steam winder and fan engine turn the pressure on!
Sunday 14th November
Trolley buses
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Grab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st November
Newcomen Engine billows to life
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The Newcomen Engine billows to life. The only full sized working replica of the world's first steam engine can be seen in action. Due to the unpredictable nature of the Newcomen please check running details with the Museum prior to travelling to avoid disappointment.
Sunday 21st November
Trolley buses
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Grab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
Saturday 27th November
It's full steam ahead
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Get all steamed up when steam power takes over the Museum and the colliery steam winder and fan engine turn the pressure on!
Sunday 28th November
Trolley buses
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Grab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.

Special Events

Please note that although details are correct at the time of publishing, we would encourage you to check details before traveling to avoid disappointment.

Booking Office:

0121 520 8054

The Museum reserves the right to vary the programme of activities and special events.

Chapel events **

Tickets for all chapel events are available in advance by contacting Alan Carter on 01902 670402 (Limited availability).

 
 
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