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SUMMARY:Stories in Stone: Brierley Hill Methodist Church - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Step inside Brierley Hill Methodist Church and discover a place shaped by faith\, fellowship and generations of community life. \nLearn how several local churches and congregations came together to form the Methodist Church visitors see today\, and explore features preserved from earlier buildings\, including the original stained glass. \nTours of the church will reveal more about its history\, its chapel and its continuing place within Brierley Hill. The church remains an active community hub\, hosting groups\, activities and events that bring local people together throughout the year. \nHourly guided graveyard walks will introduce some of the fascinating people laid to rest here. Their stories reach from Brierley Hill into national life and across the world\, encompassing notable local figures\, sporting history and the spread of Methodism overseas. \nThe church will be open from 10am until 3pm\, with graveyard walks taking place on the hour. Tea\, coffee and a warm welcome will be available throughout the day.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/stories-in-stone-brierley-hill-methodist-church-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Methodist Church\, 39 Bank Street\, Brierley Hill\, Brierley Hill\, DY5 3DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T134735Z
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SUMMARY:Brierley Hill Library: Maps\, Memories and the Brier Rose - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Step inside Brierley Hill Library and uncover the people\, places and events that have shaped the town. \nExplore a fascinating local heritage display featuring historic photographs\, books\, records and ephemera from the library’s collection. Discover unusual objects and remarkable stories\, from Brierley Hill’s industrial past and wartime experiences to the everyday lives and memories of local people. \nA planned guest display from Little Orchard Workshop will offer another way to view the changing town through precision-carved wooden maps based on genuine historical records. Look closely at familiar streets\, vanished landmarks and the industries that once surrounded them\, including Brierley Hill High Street and Round Oak Steelworks. \nFrom 10am until 12 noon\, visitors of all ages can create a Brier Rose inspired by the flower depicted on the town’s historic coat of arms. Simpler crafts will be available for children\, alongside a more detailed challenge for adults and experienced crafters. \nBrowse the library’s collections and share your own memories of Brierley Hill with staff and fellow visitors. \nThe library is open from 9am until 4pm. Regular library crafts will also take place from 2pm until 4pm. No booking is required.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/brierley-hill-library-maps-memories-and-the-brier-rose-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Library\, 122 High St\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3ET
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T142629Z
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UID:1563-1789808400-1789833600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Brierley Hill in Bloom: A Heritage Flower Trail - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Let Brierley Hill in Bloom lead you on a colourful journey through the town centre this Heritage Open Day. \nFive specially designed planting schemes create a trail between participating venues and activities\, helping visitors navigate the wider programme while discovering stories from Brierley Hill’s past. \nEach group of planters has been inspired by a different person\, place\, landmark or industry that helped shape the town. The carefully chosen flowers\, foliage and colours contain clues to the heritage they represent. \nDescriptions displayed beside the planters reveal the thinking behind each design and explain its connection to the surrounding area. Take time to read them as you travel from place to place\, and discover how familiar streets are linked to generations of local enterprise\, industry and community life. \nThe trail can be explored in either direction and at your own pace. Complete the full route or enjoy individual displays as you move between the churches\, market\, library and other Heritage Open Day locations. \nLook closely as you explore. There may be a few little characters and unexpected surprises hiding among the flowers for younger visitors to spot along the way.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/brierley-hill-in-bloom-a-heritage-flower-trail-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:Brierley Hill High Street\, High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Child friendly,Family event,Historical,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T143112Z
CREATED:20260818T143112Z
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UID:1567-1789808400-1789833600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Brierley Hill Civic: Stories from the Stage - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Let Brierley Hill in Bloom lead you on a colourful journey through the town centre this Heritage Open Day. \nFive specially designed planting schemes create a trail between participating venues and activities\, helping visitors navigate the wider programme while discovering stories from Brierley Hill’s past. \nEach group of planters has been inspired by a different person\, place\, landmark or industry that helped shape the town. The carefully chosen flowers\, foliage and colours contain clues to the heritage they represent. \nFor generations\, Brierley Hill Civic has brought people together for performances\, celebrations and shared experiences. \nFor Heritage Open Days\, the poster display panels mounted outside the Civic will become an open-air exhibition exploring the history of the venue and the wider story of entertainment in Brierley Hill. \nHistoric photographs\, memories and stories will celebrate the performers\, audiences and community events that have helped make the Civic such an important part of the town. \nThe exhibition will create an engaging stopping point between the other Heritage Open Day venues across Brierley Hill\, allowing visitors to explore the Civic’s story at their own pace.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/brierley-hill-civic-stories-from-the-stage-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Civic Hall\, Bank Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T144938Z
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UID:1577-1789808400-1789833600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Brierley Hill: Market Peaky Blinder of a Day - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Brierley Hill Market will be filled with music\, movement and vintage character for its Heritage Open Day celebration\, A Blinder of a Day. \nAt the heart of Brierley Hill for generations\, the market has long been a place where people come together to shop\, trade\, exchange news and experience the character of the town. This special event celebrates that community spirit with lively entertainment alongside the market’s familiar stalls and traders. \nVisitors are encouraged to embrace the theme\, dress in their finest vintage-inspired outfits and enjoy performances from Vanessa Lees Vocals\, Georgina Abigail Dancers and the Sadler Vintage Blinders. \nBrowse the stalls\, meet the traders and soak up the atmosphere as the market combines its proud trading heritage with music\, dance and plenty of personality.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/brierley-hill-market-peaky-blinder-of-a-day-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Market\, High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Child friendly,Family event,Historical,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260818T141521Z
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UID:1552-1789812000-1789828200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church: Pugin\, Pipes and Parish Life - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history\, craftsmanship and living heritage of St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church\, a striking Grade II-listed building designed by celebrated Gothic Revival architect E. W. Pugin. \nThe church will open its doors for visitors to explore its richly decorated interior\, intricate wall paintings and colourful stained glass. Guided tours will reveal more about the building’s architecture\, spiritual heritage and enduring place within the story of Brierley Hill. \nThroughout the day\, visitors can explore historic displays in the church and Parish Centre\, follow the popular mouse trail and enjoy stained-glass-inspired colouring activities. \nRefreshments and homemade cake will be available throughout the event. Hot pork cobs will also be served between 11am and 1pm on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/st-marys-roman-catholic-church-pugin-pipes-and-parish-life-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:St Mary’s RC Church\, 26 High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T133634Z
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UID:1534-1789812000-1789830000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:St Michael’s Church: Bells\, Memorials and Hidden Meanings - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Standing in an elevated position overlooking the town\, St Michael’s has been part of Brierley Hill’s story since 1765. The Grade II-listed church has been enlarged and restored several times\, reflecting the growth and changing life of the community around it. \nVisitors are invited to explore the church and discover its architecture\, memorials and historic features through tours taking place throughout the day. \nFollow the stained glass safari to uncover the symbols and hidden meanings within the church’s colourful windows\, try traditional brass rubbing and enjoy hands-on activities using the church’s handbells. \nVisitors will also have a rare opportunity to enter the ringing room and try ringing one of the church bells\, offering a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of this familiar Brierley Hill landmark. \nJoin a guided walk through St Michael’s extensive churchyard and discover some of the people whose lives helped shape Brierley Hill.\nThe churchyard includes the graves of notable local figures such as George Lovatt\, known as the Brierley Hill Giant\, and John Corbett\, the Salt King. \nRefreshments will be available throughout the event\, providing an opportunity to pause\, meet members of the church community and share memories of the building.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/st-michaels-church-bells-memorials-and-hidden-meanings-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260818T140817Z
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UID:1547-1789815600-1789826400@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Albion Street Church: Heritage\, Hospitality and Family Fun - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and community spirit of Albion Street Church and The Storehouse. \nAlbion Street Church will open from 10am until 2pm\, inviting visitors to explore a building that has served Brierley Hill since the 1870s. Tour the church\, view historic documents and discover how it has changed over the generations while retaining many of its original features. \nThe displays tell the story of the church’s place within the town and its continuing work at the heart of the local community. Volunteers will be available to welcome visitors\, answer questions and share more about the building and its history. Free light refreshments will also be available inside the church. \nFrom 11am until 2pm\, the celebrations continue next door at The Storehouse with the Big Brierley Hill BBQ. Enjoy free food\, live music and activities for all the family\, including a bouncy castle\, face painting\, badge making and a free tombola. The Storehouse Coffee Shop will also be open. \nWhether you come for the history\, hospitality\, music or family fun\, Albion Street offers a warm welcome and plenty to enjoy.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/albion-street-church-heritage-hospitality-and-family-fun-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:Albion Street Church\, Albion Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T160000
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SUMMARY:Delph Stables: Tales from the Towpath - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Discover Tales from the Towpath at Delph Stables and explore the fascinating canal heritage of Brierley Hill’s historic Nine Locks. \nStanding beside the Dudley No. 1 Canal\, the Grade II listed Delph Stables offer a glimpse into the days when working horses were essential to life on Britain’s waterways. They pulled boats carrying raw materials and finished goods through the Black Country\, connecting its mines\, factories and communities to the wider canal network. \nStep inside the historic stables and meet Canal & River Trust volunteers\, who will share stories about the building\, the remarkable flight of locks and the generations who lived and worked beside the canal. Informal heritage talks will take place throughout the day\, allowing visitors to discover more at their own pace. As the towpath is narrow\, volunteers will manage group sizes to keep everyone safe and comfortable. \nYounger visitors can try traditional canal-inspired Rose and Castle painting\, take part in water-safety games and enjoy fishing-themed activities. \nEnjoy the atmospheric canalside setting and discover how its people\, animals and industries helped keep the Black Country moving.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/delph-stables-tales-from-the-towpath-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:Delph Locks Stables\, Mill Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 2TD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T154500
DTSTAMP:20260813T160703Z
CREATED:20260813T160036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T160703Z
UID:1520-1789826400-1789832700@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Heritage Open Week: Graveyard Walk - Sat 19th September
DESCRIPTION:Step into St Michael’s historic churchyard and uncover the fascinating lives behind its headstones. \nThis guided daytime walk brings Brierley Hill’s history vividly to life through carefully researched stories of ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives. Hear about war heroes\, industrial pioneers\, tragic losses and curious mysteries\, all shared with warmth\, knowledge and humour in true Brierley Hill fashion. \nMore than a tour of graves\, this is an opportunity to discover the people\, events and personal histories woven into the town’s heritage. Each memorial offers a doorway into another chapter of Brierley Hill’s story\, revealing lives whose influence reached through the local community and\, in some cases\, far beyond it. \nThe churchyard walks have become a firm favourite within the town’s Heritage Open Day programme. Previous visitors have described them as “informative and moving” and praised the “wonderful weaving of stories and histories”. \nPerfect for anyone interested in genealogy\, social history\, local characters or simply hearing a good story told well. \nThe walk begins at 2pm and can be combined with a visit to St Michael’s Church\, which is open from 10am until 3pm with tours\, exhibitions and activities throughout the day.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/heritage-open-week-graveyard-walk-sat-19th-september
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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