We’re deeply saddened to share the news that one of our colleagues – Charlie Millward – passed away in June.
Charlie began his time at the Museum all the way back in 2015 in the role of Demonstrator. During his 9 years with the Historic Character Team, Charlie wore many hats, which saw him in many different roles across the site. Most commonly, however, you would often find Charlie in his usual home at the Mine and Racecourse Colliery area.
Many of you may remember Charlie portraying the key character of Dudley Wood, who was part of the Christmas programme as a facilitator supporting the busy Santa Hunts. In more recent times, Charlie played an important role in bringing the story of Langers Army and Navy stores to life; he contributed some of his own experiences and stories to the building that will be used in training and passed on to future new recruits.
In 2024, Charlie accepted a permanent contract with the Museum, further solidifying his place in the Historic Character team. He further developed his skillset through training to become a guide for school groups. It was wonderful seeing Charlie progress his career with us, which continued to the very end as he still attended work in the weeks before he passed away. This only emphasises his love for the Museum, and we’re so grateful for his unwavering commitment over the years.
Our thoughts are with Charlie‘s wife Carolyn and their family and friends at this time.
We’d like to remind colleagues that the EAP continues to be available for confidential support from trained professionals. You can contact them directly at any time by calling 0800 756 0861, quoting “Perkbox” and “Black Country Living Museum”.
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