Sandwell
Properties and events in Sandwell
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Bishop Asbury's Cottage - Open Days
Visit the tiny childhood home of one of the most famous people of the 18th century you've probably never heard of!
Bromwich Hall - Talk and tour by former borough archaeologist Mike Hodder
Join former borough archaeologist Dr Mike Hodder as he dives into the history of Bromwich Hall and medieval West Bromwich in this tour and talk. Tickets are free but places must be reserved. Book Via ticketsource or call site
Bromwich Hall Alive - Medieval Mayhem and historical encampment
Visit this beautiful medieval building once the home of the Lords of the Manor of West Bromwich and step back 600 years to see it come alive with Buckingham's Retinue historical group with our medieval encampment with family activities too.
Bromwich Hall Open Day and Introductory Talks.
Join us at Bromwich Hall, dating from the 1270s and once the home of the Lord of the Manor of West Bromwich. Explore the house at your own pace and enjoy a short introductory talk at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Discover our Medieval myth busting trail.
Cellar Tours of Haden Old Hall - get to explore what lies down the steps!
Explore Haden Hill House and Haden Old Hall at your leisure and in your own time but as part of Heritage Open Days we are giving you the opportunity to book onto one of our tours at 11am and 2pm down into the fascinating cellars of Haden Old Hall.
Creative and Heritage Crafts network
Connect. Create. Celebrate. Join our informal online meet-up to share ideas and explore how we can champion the creative and heritage craft sector together.
Do you remember the events of the 1950s? - Local History Talk
Do You Remember – The events of the 1950s? Talk from local historian John Billingham
Galton Valley Pumping Station Open Day
Take a walk along the Old Mainline canal off the Brasshouse Lane Bridge at Smethwick and explore this little pumping station, which operated to regulate the water levels between the two canals.
Glass and Grit: A tour of Chance Glassworks Smethwick
Join our engaging walking tour of the Grade II listed Chance Brothers & Co Glassworks, a historic site of major glassmaking innovations in the 19th and early 20th Century, and a key part of Smethwick and Sandwell’s rich industrial heritage.
Haden Old Hall Open Day.
Visit Haden Old Hall first built in the late 1600s for the up and coming Haden family. It now stands next to the Victorian Haden Hill House (a museum). The Hall has been much altered but has a fascinating tale to tell.
Illuminating the Chance Glassworks Collection at Sandwell Archives
Join us at Sandwell Archives in celebration of the Chance Brothers Ltd. collection- a glassworks formerly based in Smethwick- with hands-on demonstrations and workshops, talks from staff, and archives that capture Chance's innovations.
Oak House Museum - Guided Tours
Oak House was built in the 1620s; the home of a yeoman farmer and nailor with 1650s extensions as family wealth grew. Book onto one of our free Heritage Open Days guided tours and then explore this fantastic site and grounds at your own pace.
Shine Together: Mapping Our Lighthouse Stories
Join us on Saturday, 13th September at Smethwick Library for the unveiling of our fascinating new interactive map, showcasing the locations of over 2,500 lighthouses equipped with the iconic Chance Brothers lens. Explore the legacy share your story!
Sites of Memory Exhibition at Haden Hill House Museum
‘Sites of Memory’ is an exhibition using contemporary photographs and archive materials, tracing the journeys of young soldiers from the Black Country region and Birmingham who served in the Caucasus in 1918-20 alongside Indian troops.
Sites of Memory Showcase Event to run alongside the Sites of Memory Exhibition - Haden Hill House
Join us for an opportunity to talk to Brendan Jackson about his exhibition - Sites Of Memory contribute to the 3D artwork inspired by the stories in the exhibition and interact with a historical interpretation portraying soldiers of the period I
The Extraordinary Ordinary - Decorative arts made in the Black Country
Discover our exhibition exploring locally made decorative arts for the home and civic buildings such as stained glass, enamels, glassware, paintings and pottery from the Victorian period and beyond.
The Extraordinary Ordinary - Showcasing Creativity in Sandwell Present and Past
Explore the work of two local artists displaying for HODs to run alongside our exhibition showcasing colourful works from our collection celebrating the creativity of local artists and craftspeople from the 1700s until today.