Memory Bank

Brierley Hill Library 122 High St, Brierley Hill, West Midlands

Be part of Brierley Hill’s history. Record you memories of the town. Tell your story of living, working and playing in Brierley Hill.
Pop in to Brierley Hill library and record your memory. Recordings will be transcribed and used to inspire more stories before being deposited in the borough’s archives for future generations to listen, enjoy and learn.

These People, This Place – art unveiling and documentary world premiere!

Brierley Hill Civic Hall Bank Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

View and celebrate four art installations, using materials specific to the industrial/historical elements of Brierley Hill and a mini documentary exploring personal connections to the town. Commissioned by Historic England, Dudley MBC and Brierley Hill Cultural Consortium, a group of residents have created four art installations whilst exploring their personal identifies with particular reference to […]

100 years of Brierley Hill Market – variety show

Brierley Hill Market High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Join the team at the market as they celebrate 100 years. Songs from the decades, tap dancing the market builds on its wonderful reputation of holding events.

Memory Bank and Old Photos Exhibition

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Preserve your memories for posterity and gift them to future generations. The library, in its temporary home whilst improvements take place, will also be displaying historic photographs of Brierley Hill. Perhaps these will inspire you to record your memories too! Wouldn't it be lovely to hear stories in orginal voices from 50, 100 or 200 […]

Chime A Church Bell

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Have you heard the Church Bells ringing on Sunday Morning. On a clear day they can be heard up to 2 miles away! This is a chance to chime a bell yourself. You will visit the historic ringing room to be greeted by one of our ringers who will, literally, show you the ropes! You […]

Brierley Hill Technical Institute and Library, Moor Street

Technical Insitute and Library Moor Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

An extraordinary opportunity to view the inside of this landmark building in Brierley Hill.  The building served for 70 years as the town's library and also housed Brierley Hill Technical Institute and Art School. Recent social media posts illustrate the many happy memories this building holds.  This may be the last opportunity to see the […]

St Michael’s Church – Explore, take part, enjoy!

Wonderful activities for all ages at Brierley Hill's oldest building: teddy bear parachutes; treasure hunt; handbell ringing; chime a bell; badge making; photo exhibition; poetry writing and more...in conjunction with Brierley Hill Library.

Handbell ringing

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Fancy a go at handbell ringing…well now's your chance AND use some very special bells. When the church bell ringing at Brierley Hill was revived in 2017, ringers came across a set of dilapidated handbells in the ringing room. Some of the bells were cracked; some had clappers missing; many leather handles had rotted away. […]

Walk of Remembrance

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Learn the story of Brierley Hill's war memorial and the men commemorated on it.  Visit the Commonwealth War Graves and family memorials in St Michael's Churchyard. Visit the memorials inside the church too in this wonderful, emotional and moving walk.  Sensible footwear needed, and be prepared for all weathers.  Booking required for safety reasons as […]

Free