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SUMMARY:St Michael's Church - Explore\, take part\, enjoy!
DESCRIPTION:Visit Brierley Hill’s oldest building.  Built in 1765 almost all historic events have passed through this church.  There’s lots of things to do for all ages: \n1000-1200 Teddy bear parachute jumps from the top of the tower (weather permitting) \nHandbells 1030\, 1130 and 1230 \n1000-1200 Visit the ringing room and chime one of the 125 year old church bells \nBadge making with the library – all day \nRattle and Rhyme 1000 \nHeritage Poetry at noon \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/st-michaels-church-explore-take-part-enjoy
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family event,Historical,Remembrance,Take Part,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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SUMMARY:Brierley Hill Technical Institute and Library\, Moor Street
DESCRIPTION: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 inside of the building before a new use is found. \n1904 tour \nTo whet your appetite here is a transcription of a 1904 newspaper article which describes the building at its opening.  The rooms and features are still recognisable today: \nThe new buildings are imposing block\, and constitute the finest erection in the urban district. \nThe only regret felt is that the structure is not erected in High Street\, but\, as was stated at the time the negotiations for a site were in progress\, it was impossible to obtain land in the main street at anything like the cost which it was proposed to spend in this direction. In one instance a sum of £3\,000 for an acceptable site was mentioned\, but this\, as well as one or two other offers\, were deemed to be far beyond the means at dispose\, and eventually the Bell Street and Moor Street site was adopted. \nThe buildings give the appearance of great strength and durability\, and are rich in ornamentation and most pleasing to the eye. \nThey have an elevation to Moor Street\, on the technical side\, of 95 feet\, whilst the free library elevation to Bell Street extends for a length of 54 feet. \nThe whole of the exterior walls are of best red Ketley bricks and terra cotta\, also supplied by the Ketley Brick Company. \nThe entrance to the technical school is in Moor Street and that to the free library in Bell Street. \nThe richly-ornamented terra-cotta around the respective doorways constitutes one of the striking features of the structure. \nThere are heavy semi-circular arches supported by ornate buildings\, and surmounting each entrance is an ornamental niche\, that over the free library containing a shield upon which is described “Libri\,” and over the technical institute is a similar figure grasping a shield with the inscription “Art.” These figures were modelled by Mr. A. Gibbons\, master of the art classes\, and Mr. A. Oakden\, his assistant. \nThe corner of the building is nicely rounded off by a circular window in each of the two storeys\, and above rises a fine terra-cotta dome of imposing proportions. \nThe roof of slate is bounded by an ornamental parapet wall\, and a turret of oak springs from the centre. The foul air from all the rooms is carried to the turret by shafts. \nInside the main entrance in Moor Street is a vestibule spanned by an elliptical arch leading into the corridor from which access is gain to the rooms on the ground floor. \nThe first of these – a small one – is directly on the left\, and is set apart for the private use of the master for interviews with intending pupils\, and other purposes. \nThe floors of the corridors are of Terasso paving\, and the sides from the vestibule\, also up the staircase and upper corridors are lined with a dado of fancy glazed tiles of green tints\, manufactured by Messrs Gibbons\, Hinton and Co.\, by who part were given as a contribution to the building. A special feature\, too\, has been made of the plastering\, to which reference has previously been made in our columns as the work has proceeded. \nThe ceilings and cornices are finished with beautiful mouldings\, this work being most commendably done by Mr. V. Lydiatt\, Dudley. \nThe room directly in front of the Moor Street entrance was originally intended as a cloak room for students\, but has now been devoted to clay-moulding\, for which no other room was available\, and cloak room accommodation will be made elsewhere. \nTo the right is the laboratory\, 41ft by 25ft\, which will be fitted up by Messrs W. and J. George\, Ltd.\, Birmingham with the latest and most approved apparatus for chemical\, physical and metallurgical experiments. \nAdjoining is the lecture theatre\, where class instruction in science\, languages\, etc\, will be given. Returning along the corridor and beyond the vestibule\, there is on the left a dark room\, which is let to the Brierley Hill Camera Club. \nThe other portions of the technical side are upstairs\, reached by two wide flights of stone steps\, bounded by an artistic iron balustrade. \nAt the top of the first flight of steps is a semi circular topped window with coloured glass\, 17ft high by 9ft wide\, the large centre panel bearing the emblem of painting. \nOn reaching the upper storey there is a ladies’ retiring room\, two art rooms run along the portion of the structure facing Moor Street\, and there is a third spacious room above the lecture theatre. \nAt the junction of the two streets is the committee room\, 30ft by 25ft\, where in the future the monthly meetings of the Urban Council and Free Library Committee will be held. It is intended to have this room elaborately fitted as a Council Chamber. \nDescending the stairs\, a door to the right admits to the reading room of the free library\, and from this by way of the vestibule inside the entrance doors the lending library is reached\, both rooms being spacious and light\, and\, like those of the technical school\, lofty and richly-ornated in cornicing and mouldings. \nThe entrance doors to the Free Library and Technical Insitute are of Spanish mahogany. \nMessrs. Skelding and Co.\, Dudley\, have laid the electric light fittings throughout and a gas service is also laid on. Under the lecture theatre is a chamber containing a low pressure heating apparatus supplied by Messrs. Jones and Attwood\, Stourbridge. \nCommemorative Tablets \nThree brass commemorative tablets were erected in the building\, one in the Technical Institute and two in the Free Library. \nThat in the Institute was inscribed as follows:- \n“This tablet commemorates the opening on the 15th day of February\, 1904\, of the Brierley Hill Technical Institute by County Alderman John Addison\, who was chairman of the Technical Instruction Committee from its foundation in 1891 to 1903.” \nIn the vestibule of the free library the tablet bears the following:- \n“This public library was erected by the munificence of Andrew Carnegie\, Esq.\, L.L.D.\, of Skibo Castle\, N.B. ; opened 15th February\, 1904.” \nThe third tablet\, which is in the reading room of the library contains an inscription as appended:- \n“This tablet commemorates the opening on the 15th day of February\, 1904\, of this Public Library and Reading Room by Mark Rollinson\, Esquire\, Chairman of the Free Library Committee.” \nThe key which was presented to Mr. Mark Rollinson contained the following inscription:- \n“Presented to Mark Rollinson\, Esq.\, by J. L. Harpur\, architect\, February 15th\, 10904\, on the occasion of the opening of the new Free Library\, Brierley Hill.” \nThe inscription on the key presented to Mr Addison\, who opened the Technical Institute\, was in similar terms. \nThe Cost \nIt is not possible to give more than an approximate estimate of the cost which the buildings will entail\, but roughly the round figure of £7\,000 will not be far from the sum involved. \nThe principal contributions are: Mr Carnegie’s munificent gift of £2\,000\, the executors of John Hall (from whom the site was acquired) £130\, the Earl of Dudley\, £100\, Mr W. H. Foster £100\, Mr. E. E. Cooper £50\, the Ketley Brick Company £50\, Messrs Gibbons\, Hinton and Co.\, tiles to value of £20\, Mr Alfred Marsh\, £20\, Messrs John Hall’s Glazed Brick Works Limited\, materials valued at £20 etc. \nThe Staffordshire Country Council gave a building grant of £800\, and in addition a sum of £300 to the provision of furniture\, apparatus\, etc\, in the Technical Institute. Both these grants are\, however\, subject to alteration\, and in the event of the ultimate cost being an increase on the original estimate\, these amounts will\, it is believed\, be raised to one-third each of the actual expenditure on the technical instate building. The bazaar which was held last year with the primary object of raising the money required for the site yielded\, with donations\, a sum of nearly £600\, and these items\, together with subscriptions of small value to those above enumerated\, provide a sum of about £4\,000. The balance required for the outlay will be the subject of a public load. \nCounty Express 20 Feb 1914 \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/brierley-hill-technical-institute-and-library-moor-street
LOCATION:Technical Insitute and Library\, Moor Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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SUMMARY:Chime A Church Bell
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the Church Bells ringing on Sunday Morning. On a clear day they can be heard up to 2 miles away!\nThis 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 will also learn something about the art of bell ringing. \nUnder careful supervision you will then be given a chance to chime one of the bells yourself. Why not record it for posterity? Share your efforst with your friends and family? \nSuitable for ages 5 to 90…but be aware that to reach the ringing room you have to be able to negotiate an unevern stair case (sorry there’s nothing we can do about that.)
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/chime-a-church-bell
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Historical,Take Part
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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SUMMARY:Memory Bank and Old Photos Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Preserve your memories for posterity and gift them to future generations.\nThe 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! \nWouldn’t it be lovely to hear stories in orginal voices from 50\, 100 or 200 years ago. What was it like growing up in Brierley Hill? Or to work here? Or tales of what people did for fun? \nWe’d love to capture your memories to share on Social Media and to deposit for future generations in Dudley Archives. What stories would you like to tell you children and grandchildren. \nDrop in to the library in its temporary home at St Michael’s Church and gift your stories to future generations.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/memory-bank-and-old-photos-exhibition
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Take Part
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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SUMMARY:100 years of Brierley Hill Market - variety show
DESCRIPTION:Singing and tap dancing celebrating Brierley Hill’s market history. \n\nTuesday 12th September – noon – Dan Whitehouse with the Brierley Hill Songbook pop up performance. \nSaturday 16th September \n1130-1600 Natalie Knight sings songs though the decades PLUS Katie Lewis\, tap dancer extraordinaire returns with four brand new routines she has created just for this event. \nGreat fun whilst taking advantage of the historic market’s fantastic and unique retail offer.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/100-years-of-brierley-hill-market-variety-show
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Market\, High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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SUMMARY:These People\, This Place - art unveiling and documentary world premiere!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCommissioned 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 what brings them to Brierley Hill. \nFour groups have gathered to produce large scale\, 6 foot DNA strands incorporating: Steel; Wood\, willow\, buttons and leather; Glass; and hardware fabric and jewellery. \nA documentary has been produced to go along with the project and tonight will be the word premiere! \nHarry’s Women’s Discovery Group create flowers for their sculpture – recognising the agricultural past of our town.\nHow could any project about the history of Brierley Hill ignore glass! Not this one!\nOne of the DNA structures participants in These People\, This Place have been working with.\nPLUS  \n100 Faces of Brierley Hill…a chance to see the portraits of over 100 local people collected as part of the Cultural Consortium Programme. \n  \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/these-people-this-place
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Civic Hall\, Bank Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Historical
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SUMMARY:Memory Bank
DESCRIPTION:Be part of Brierley Hill’s history. Record you memories of the town. Tell your story of living\, working and playing in Brierley Hill.\nPop 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.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/memory-bank
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Library\, 122 High St\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3ET
CATEGORIES:Historical,Take Part
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