History WestMidlands

Exploring the rich and fascinating past of the historic counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Warwickshire & Worcestershire.

[History WestMidlands @HistoryWM]

@HistoryWM Special Book Offer 📚£7.50 with free UK delivery
https://t.co/gLGzE7ixAq

[Worcester Festival @WorcFestival]

Register your event today! They must take place at a WR postcode and between 9th -25th August! If you would like to submit an event either use our online form https://t.co/OzhqK0siLw or email [email protected]. #Worcestershirehour @WorcesterHour @WorcesterTIC

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

LISTEN
Outbreak of civil war in England – The importance of Ireland and Scotland
@A_J_Lind of @INS_UHI explores the critically important roles played by the Scots and the Irish as the British Isles slid towards war.
https://t.co/kj46sU7wvN

[History WestMidlands @HistoryWM]

The History West Midlands website will be closing on 30 June. There is still time to explore the many articles, short films and podcasts about the history of the region. See online #book shop for clearance sale!
https://t.co/MbwBzIHoyX

[ArchivesWestMidlands @ArchivesWM]

Congratulations to #ArchivesWM member service @SandwellArchive who have been awarded a grant as part of @UkNatArchives #ArchivesRevealed programme!

[Midland Ancestors @BMSGH]

Sat 15 March, The Family History Show at Malvern,
Check out Ask the Experts & purchase tickets here
https://t.co/fdBqb1mXmU

[ArchivesWestMidlands @ArchivesWM]

📢ICYMI #ArchivesWM members!
Understanding copyright in digital archiving
Have you booked your place on our new bespoke online training course over 2 half days on 14 & 15 May?
https://t.co/HTYFlxHrh2

[Sandwell Libraries @sandwelllibs]

Join us for an illustrated talk by Professor Carl Chinn

Carl will be at Stone Cross, Central, Thimblemill and Oakham Libraries.
For more information about dates, times and venues visit 👇
https://t.co/EliIG18x7o

[Black Country Society @SocietyCountry]

Talk by the society webmaster on John Louis Petit - a native of Wolverhampton who painted some very early pictires of BC coal mines and furnaces. Face to face talk is in Rutland (a bit far to go) but the Zoom talk is more accessible. Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link

[Dr Sian Roberts @sianllroberts]

Looking forward to giving this talk about Helen Caddick for FoBAH and #IWD2025 on Saturday @TheIronRoom. I'll be focusing on her African journeys in particular

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

INVITATION to book launch telling story of @WarwickCastle during British #civilwars for first time book now https://t.co/hMgFpRdCDD

[Black Country Society @SocietyCountry]

There are over forty different books, about all aspects of life in the Black Country, on sale in our online bookshop. Whatever aspect of our history interests you, you’ll find something in the bookshop just for you. Nip over to https://t.co/EO6Pc3amdY and treat yourself!

[Birmingham Archives & Collections @TheIronRoom]

Come and join us on Saturday 1st March for a talk by Angela Coulter on her recent book - Probing Deaths, Saving Lives - the first biography of John Birt Davies, Birmingham’s first Coroner - https://t.co/BLnCwQnSep @LibraryofBham @FoBAH_Org

[Black Country Society @SocietyCountry]

Black Country Society talk at Bilston Town Hall ‘A Cause of Immense Benefit’ – Episodes from Black Country Canal History - by Phil Clayton Wednesday 26th February 2025 – 7.30pm (Free for member and £5 non-members). Details at https://t.co/W1UVUZsJPn

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

#PODCAST discussion of #OliverCromwell establishing a second house to replace the House of Lords with @DrJFitzgibbons https://t.co/gPbPosO6U5

[West Midlands Heritage @wmheritage]

I✨VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY✨

Are you retired & eager to get involved in a community project?
Are you looking to elevate your CV with new skills?
We need volunteers for our Willow Court Farmhouse Memories Project based in Droitwich
https://t.co/6U0TSBWQHw

#worcestershirehour

[Roundhouse Birmingham @BhamRoundhouse]

Become a Roundhouse volunteer in 2025! Be a part of this exciting urban heritage attraction in the heart of the city as a Heritage Tour Guide and Kayak Tour Support!
Interested and want to find out more? We’d love to hear from you!

Visit our website here:
https://t.co/mGHKbuAyIu

[Midland Ancestors @BMSGH]

Sat 1 Feb, 2pm-4pm.
The Power of Balance  – W&T Avery in the First World War, Presenter – Andrew Lound
An event not to be missed.
Venue: Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street Birmingham, B3 3BS
More here
https://t.co/yaMjmxYXvl

[Dr David Turner @TurnipRail]

Over 2025, the literature, history and transport teams of @AstonUniversity will be running in person events for @railway200.

Our 1st event on 11 Mar (1730) is titled "Birmingham Railway Histories". More details & booking can be found below #Railway200

https://t.co/dZnaLl1I96

[HeritageCultureWarks @OisinTheDeer]

'Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived.'
This is going to be a fascinating talk and just round the corner from mine at Old Shire Hall. ' The Lost Painting of Henry VIII'. Tickets on sale https://t.co/GTFLLJJab3

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

How did Charles I rule without Parliament? LISTEN NOW to noted authority Professor Richard Cust https://t.co/cJwGz8KnZa