The Rise (and fall) of Crank Hall
With the permission of Maureen Ann Hunt and Wendy Priest we share the results of their research into Crank Hall which gave the name … Read more…
With the permission of Maureen Ann Hunt and Wendy Priest we share the results of their research into Crank Hall which gave the name … Read more…
We have recently added a page “The Whorwoods” who built their house on the ruins of Sandwell Priory, later to become Sandwell Hall. Also … Read more…
Following the recent talk by Trevor Bevan “A Dickens of a Tale” why not read what our own West Bromwich author thought about Charles … Read more…
Saturday 29th October, 2022 10 am – 2 pm at All Saints Church, West Bromwich Come along and meet Local Historians and members of … Read more…
Due to illness we have a change of speaker for our A.G.M. on Friday 1st July Mary Bodfish will now give her talk “Easy … Read more…
Today, Thursday 9th June, 2022 an 10 a.m. the new plaque installed at Lyne Purl Well in Lyndon was unveiled by our Chair Moreen … Read more…
Our A.G.M. this year will be on Friday July 1st, at 7 p.m. There will be no meeting in August and talks will resume … Read more…
As Friday June 3rd will now be a Bank Holiday the meeting/A.G.M. has been moved to Friday 1st July. The A.G.M. will be followed … Read more…
Mary Bodfish will present her talk “James Keir – An Amiable & Agreeable Man”
We have formed a social circle called ‘SPOKES’ which is organised by six of our members. The idea is to organise a monthly day … Read more…
Unfortunately we are still unable to resume our monthly talks but are hoping that October 2021 is a possibility. Awaiting confirmation from All Saints … Read more…
As March is Women’s History Month we remember two West Bromwich women who were involved in important work of their day. Dr. Annie Homer … Read more…
Brendan Jackson has submitted a new article about West Bromwich writer David Christie Murray (1847-1907) which looks at his early years in the Black … Read more…
During August we added several new articles to the website. Walter Parsons – the West Bromwich Giant. Submitted by Mike Fenton The West … Read more…
Unfortunately, having made enquiries at church and with advice from the local authority, it has been decided to postpone all meetings and activities until … Read more…
Due to the present situation with the Corona Virus it will come as no surprise that we have had to cancel our April and … Read more…
It has now been 20 years since West Bromwich Local History Society was formed. We continue to provide an interesting talk by various speakers … Read more…
Please be reminded that annual membership renewals are due in January 2021 If you are not yet a member and would like to join, … Read more…