Events in March 2010

Sunday 7th March

Trolley buses

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 March 13

Great War Society

The Great War Society will be setting up camp in the Museum's traditional village this weekend, offering a fascinating insight into 1914 Britain. Soldiers will stage street clearing exercises and a World War 1 recruitment drive. Visitors can take part in drill exercises and may well find themselves enlisting!

Sunday 14 March

Mother's Day

Mum’s of all ages come in free when accompanied by a paying child. Celebrate Mother's Day at the Black Country Living Museum where mums can enjoy a day to remember. Treat mum to a special mother’s day lunch in the Canalside Café and buy her a beautiful bunch of flowers from our traditional flower seller.

Sunday 14th March

Trolley buses

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.

Sunday 18th March

Trolley buses

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 March

The Wrottesley Memorial Conference on Victorian and Edwardian Astronomy

The Wrottesley Observatory at The Black Country Living Museum presents The Wrottesley Memorial Conference on the theme of Victorian and Edwardian Astronomy.
There will be displays, demonstrations, observatory tours and 5 high profile talks - topics to include: An appreciation of Lord Wrottesley, Large Telescopes including the Scriven-Belta Giant Telescope, Francis Godlee and the Godlee Observatory, Black Country Astronomy and more besides.
For further details please contact J. Armitage on 01543 579805

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March

Newcomen in Steam

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 28th March

Trolley buses

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.