Events calendar goes live on 15th August. Please check back then.
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 […]
Sat 16th, 0809: UPDATE: NO RAIN FORCAST FOR TODAY...WIND LIGHT AND IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION - SO THIS EVENT IS ON.... Give your teddy a treat with a parachute experience. Bring you teddy along and hand them to one of our organisers at the foot of St Michael's tower. They will be given a treat […]
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 […]
Crafting activités - bracelet making, bookmarks, card making, rock painting - all with a heritage theme. Refreshments available too!
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 […]
See inside this amazing Pugin designed church. Harp music, organ recital, mouse trails - a true historic experience for all.
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.
As part of St Mary's contribution to Heritage Open Day we are delighted to announce the return of Helen Barley. She will be playing her harp in the church from 1030-1115 on 16th September. Helen has also kindly agreed to allow people to have a try at playing the harp after her performance. This will […]
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. […]
Listen to the beautiful organ of St Mary's Catholic Church being played by the magnificent Richard James. Share a special sound that has been heard for 150 years in this beautiful church's 150th anniversary year. And whilst you listen cast your gaze on the extraordinary artwork within building, which rich symbolism all around you. It […]
Brilliant poet Lee Mackenzie has agreed to work with Brierley Hill Library through the Poetry on Loan Scheme. This session will allow you to brush up your poetry skills - even if you are starting from Scratch. Secure your place by clicking RSVP. Lee is an artist and poet living in Birmingham. He works on interdisciplinary […]
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 […]
Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. Part one starts in the market and is based on stories discovered by local primary school children and with our addictive story capturers on hand to capture […]
Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. Part 2 is a performance at the library, featuring one woman's journey by Lorna Rose.
Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. Part 3 takes place at St Michael's Church where lead artist Kim Archer will be performing a work based on stories collected at Oakfield Community Centre, during […]
Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. Part 4 is led by Jake Oldershaw who has worked with tales of the canal and the surrounding areas told to him by walkers and visitors to […]
Building on the popular Heritage Open Days Graves at Night walks held in the last two years, this successor walk looks at some the most significant graves in the churchyard: The Commonwealth War Graves. The walk will look at some of the 21 CWGC graves in the churchyard and tell the stories behind them. We […]
Building on the popular Heritage Open Days Graves at Night walks held in the last two years, this successor walk looks at some the most significant graves in the churchyard: The Commonwealth War Graves. The walk will look at some of the 21 CWGC graves in the churchyard and tell the stories behind them. We […]
Explore the history of Brierley Hill through the stories of the people who, literally, made the town. This guided walk is delivered after dusk to give added atmosphere as we walk around the graveyard. This walk has "sold out" (there's no fee for the walk) in previous years and has received rave reviews (blushes!). Bring […]
Have you visited our wonderfully refurbished library since it reopened. This is your chance. The building has been transformed and today it will be holding a display of its old photographs, challenging you to help put together a jigsaw of an aerial photograph of Brierley Hill from 1931, and gifting the opportunity to make a […]