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Boats with Becky
27 February 2015
It's been a busy half term with very changeable weather. This hasn't put off our visitors and we were busy all week as folks wrapped up and donned their wellies. Every boat dock walk was well attended and we have new volunteers – special thanks to Steve, who has been joined by Dennis, Maggie, Matt and Lynn...
Boats with Becky
19 February 2015
Welcome to our new regular feature Boats with Becky. Becky is one of our many costumed characters who meets & greets visitors to BCLM from all over the world. Becky works on our boat dock and each week keeps a diary of all the new and interesting things that she discovers during her time there. She has...
The Pawnbrokers' Golden Balls
18 February 2015
Earlier this year we spotted that our Pawnbrokers' iconic sign - three golden balls hanging from an iron wrought design - was sadly in need of serious repair. Now, with new custom built wooden balls gilded with gold, the sign has been restored back
BCLM featured in The Guardian's '800 Years of History in 20 Easy Steps'
16 February 2015
In Saturday's newspaper, travel journalist, Alan Franks recommended visitor destinations across England to best discover '800 Years of History in 20 Easy Steps'. We are pleased to say that the Black Country, and the Museum in particular, was listed as the 9th step and the ('the' in italics) place in the UK to...
Young Archaeologist and Curator’s Club
11 February 2015
As part of our plans to introduce a new afterschool and holiday club, we are offering 20 children the opportunity to get involved in a taster session. The Young Archaeologist and Curator’s Club will be for young people aged 7-17 and will include activities such as a mini archaeological box dig, mystery...
BCLM's Red by Night on film
04 February 2015
At last year's popular Red by Night event we captured the industrial might of the Black Country on film - take a look below. If you like what you see and fancy coming along to this year's half-price Red by Night event in May you can book online now. [video youtube="c6RZWlGpJPA"...
2015 Events Announced
03 February 2015
See our 26 acre open-air museum come alive with a programme of events, activities and short courses in 2015. You can experience the industrial might of the region at our Red by Night event or get dressed up for our 1940s weekend. Plus, enjoy live demonstrations, family fun activities, steam, vintage vehicles and...
