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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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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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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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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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