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  • Comedy Memories Wanted

    Do you have memories or stories about Black Country comedy from 1950 to 2000?

    Finding Our Funny Roots is exploring how humour in the Black Country is rooted in the heritage of comedians from the past. Uncovering stories of some of the Black Country’s forgotten stars it will offer the opportunity to put these performers back into the spotlight and start a conversation about how we have laughed in the past.

    The project will focus on identifying research and recording the heritage of humour in the Black Country from 1950 – 2000.

    For more information on the festival and volunteering opportunities visit
    https://www.funny-things.co.uk/funny-roots

  • 1940s Weekend: Staff Access

    During 1940s weekend all staff and volunteers should access the museum via the green gates if arriving before 10am. 

    Please note that the main entrance will not open until 10am on both days.

  • Annual Review and Report & Accounts Year Ending 2018

    Annual Review and Report & Accounts Year Ending 2018

    Please note that the Annual Review and Report & Accounts for year ending 2018 are now available to view online.

  • Staff Car Parking – 1940s Weekend

    Staff Car Parking – 1940s Weekend

    Can all staff working over 1940s Weekend please park on the overflow car park.

    The overflow will be open from 8am. If you need to arrive earlier, please can you speak to a Duty Manager as soon as possible.

    If you have a specific need to park on the usual staff car park over the weekend, please speak to your line manager.

    Thank you

    Jon White, Engagement & Operations Manager

  • Meet the Volunteer – Sue

    In the latest in our series of ‘Meet the Volunteer’ profiles we hear from Sue who is a volunteer in Retail and Admissions.

    “I started volunteering for BCLM to gain confidence. I enjoy meeting people and visiting the museum.

    I started volunteering just over a year ago (April 2018) as a Meet & Greet Volunteer.

    I am situated at point of entry by the visitor welcome desk.

    I welcome visitors to the museum at point of entry. I meet and greet and help with questions on arrival, issue maps, trails. As part of my role I help to manage the queues and guide people who have booked online.”

  • Community Roadshow

    It’s that time again for the Community Roadshow as we journey to Halesowen Carnival on 6th July and Stourbridge Carnival on 7th July!

    We are interested to hear from anyone who remembers the Co-op on Stourbridge Road, to help us in our recreation as part of Forging Ahead. Researcher Clare Weston will be joining us and collecting real stories from real people.

    For more information about the Halesowen and Hasbury Co-op contact [email protected] or call 0121 557 9643.

  • 1940s Weekend – Staff Volunteering

    We are looking for staff to lend support during 1940s weekend. Please use the below form to state where you would like to lend support.

    If you are having trouble accessing the form, please email Ricki ([email protected]) or Ben ([email protected]) with the areas you’d be interested in supporting and which days you are available. Thank you!

  • Community Roadshow Update

    We’re rolling up our sleeves this weekend as we embark on a non-stop Community Roadshow journey. Join us at the following events starting on Friday 28 June at Celebrate Sandwell located in the West Bromwich Town Hall,  Upper Gornal Fun day in the Recreation Ground on Saturday 29 June and finishing off at Himley Hall for our annual Armed Forces Day on Sunday.

    BCLM will continue to call for memories of the Historic Gas Showroom which was located in West Bromwich High Street between 1940s-60s at Celebrate Sandwell and will collect memories for Stanton’s record and Music shop at Upper Gornal Fun Day.

    We will be commemorating the lives of men and women in the Armed Forces on Sunday 30 June 11am-5pm.  Armed Forces Day at Himley Hall is a FREE family event including vintage fairground rides, Punch and Judy shows and craft, food and vintage stalls.  An array of Historical Characters will be attending this event courtesy of Black Country Players. There will also be paintballing, provided by Dudley Army Cadet Force and an archery range, provided by Kingswinford Air Cadet Squadron.

    For more information about the Community Roadshow contact Community Engagement assistance [email protected]

  • Ken Dworak

    It is with sadness that we must pass on the news that Ken Dworak, a long-serving volunteer at the Museum, died recently, after a short illness with cancer.

    Ken volunteered at the Museum for over ten years, operating the Print Shed at the back of the Cast Iron Houses.  He printed numerous materials, including countless carrier bags for the shops, cinema posters, and more recently, posters for the 1940s weekends.  His knowledge and enthusiasm for the print shed were much appreciated across the Museum.  Ken also volunteered on Wednesdays with the Collections team, helping us catalogue objects, audit stores, conservation cleaning and helping us decorate the site at Christmas.  He was a valued member of the Wednesday Collections volunteer team team and a lovely, friendly person to work with.  He will be very much missed.

    Ken’s funeral will be held at Gornal Wood Crematorium on Wednesday 3 July at 9.40am.

  • Summer Social Winners – Team Pitt’s Cott!

    Team Pitt’s Cott were last night’s Summer Staff & Volunteer Social champions, congratulations to Tony, June, Margaret, John, Tony, George, Ann, Beth, Deb and Barry! We will get your winning vouchers to you as soon as possible.

    And a big thank you to everyone who came along yesterday and joined in the fun and questionable games!