Black Country Studies Centre

Events and updates from the Black Country Studies Centre. A partnership between @wlv_uni and @BClivingmuseum. Learning | Research | Creativity | Community.

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

Get ready to see the Bard in the Black Country! Saturday (14/05) we'll be hosting Shakespeare's First Folio @BCLivingMuseum, 11am-4pm. Expect poetry, talks from @wlv_uni experts and a chance to see one of the world's most important books! @E2EShakespeare https://t.co/z26dgcloTs

[Postgrad Research in the Humanities at Wolves @CTTR19]

There's still time to apply for the 1-year PhD Creative Writing bursary @wlv_uni & study with @RMFrancis, @charleyblogs & @lisablowerwrite. https://t.co/m3MZHCWIzP Check out the video about our programme here https://t.co/rOFnZDybfP

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

Find out more about the Bard in the Black Country! Visit @BCLivingMuseum on 14th May to see Shakespeare's First Folio and join talks and workshops with @wlv_uni experts. @E2EShakespeare https://t.co/z26dgcloTs

[University of Wolverhampton @wlv_uni]

In celebration of Shakespeare’s First Folio visiting @BCLivingMuseum, the @BCStudiesCentre are challenging local schools, colleges, and the public to create their own sonnet, inspired by both Shakespeare and the individuality of the #BlackCountry. @E2EShakespeare

Get involved 👇

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

✨Competition!✨

Thanks to @BCStudiesCentre, @Wlv_Uni & @E2EShakespeare The First Folio visits BCLM in May!

Why not submit your own #BlackCountry sonnet for a chance to win a family ticket!🎟️

Need inspiration? Here's our own John Homer...

Info & T&Cs: https://t.co/zLf2VqxnWb

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

Our second BAS9 OFFSite Zoom artist talk is with Black Country artists Charlotte Dunne and Susan Brisco.
On 14/03 they'll be discussing their art, links with science and the Black Country: https://t.co/kU3UFw2EIB

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

We’re getting closer to the opening of our first historic building in our Forging Ahead Project, the Elephant & Castle! Coming this summer 🐘 🍻 We’re hugely grateful for the support for this project from @HeritageFundUK @DCMS @ace_national @BCLEP @WestMids_CA and many others 👏

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

We are thrilled to be teaming up with @wlv_uni ArtsFest for a series of online talks, showcasing Black Country artists involved in BAS9 Offsite @CreativeBCuk. On 07/04 we'll be joined by Ewan and Leanne who'll be talking about their work, Imagine Wolves: https://t.co/gwD3FzPvux

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

Wonderful stuff from our friends @STEMResponseWLV! Great to see you at @BCLivingMuseum and to help out with your filming :)

[STEM Response Team - University of Wolverhampton @STEMResponseWLV]

To finish off our #BritishScienceWeek we want to discuss #Growth throughout the industrial revolution

With the help of the wonderful team at the @BCLivingMuseum we made this video discussing the evolution of STEM in the 18th, 19th and early 20th century
https://t.co/LaU1ZVIM7J

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

Great to see @wlv_uni Performing Arts students out on @BCLivingMuseum's historic bock dock in the sunshine! They're rehearsing for their special 'drama in the workplace' module performances. We can't wait see their finished pieces!

[STEM Response Team - University of Wolverhampton @STEMResponseWLV]

We just spent the morning at the @BCLivingMuseum delivering a mini version of our Volatile History of Chemistry Show ⚗️🔥

We're excited about the rest of our week with them exploring Chemistry at Work

@wlv_uni #BSW22 #BritishScienceWeek2022 #chemistry #Science #STEM

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

It's been our pleasure to welcome @STEMResponseWLV from @wlv_uni who have been creating content to mark #NationalScienceWeek - look out for fascinating #BlackCountry stories on their social platforms next week!
With special thanks to @BCStudiesCentre

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

What are your memories of naughtiness at school? Were you the teacher's pet or the class clown? Join us this Thursday (24/02) at 7pm for a free online event exploring naughtiness and the history of pranks and punishment in the Black Country: https://t.co/2LU4zWLQCS

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

Join the Black Country Studies Centre and friends as we launch a collaborative research project exploring naughtiness in the Black Country! Date: 24th Feb Time: 7-8:30pm Place: Zoom
https://t.co/acRq3MjRsp

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

This our last day for 2021! Wishing all of our followers a safe and peaceful Christmas break. Thank you for all of your support this past year and we look forward to seeing you in 2022 for more adventures!

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

Watch @sbriercliffe and @ProfGildart in conversation, as they talk about Simon's book, the Black Country, Northern Soul and a bit of rock no roll! https://t.co/6YHbVKMvve

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

For Disability Awareness Month we're delving into the Museum's collection & the BCLM site to see what they can tell us about UK disability history.

Today we're taking a closer look at a wheelchair in our collection and the Museum's Lime Kilns 👇

https://t.co/oLY5Yajlly

#UKDHM

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

We love to see happy guests! The recording of this awesome event will be online soon so watch this space :)

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

Join us online Thursday 16th Dec, 7pm-8:30pm for @wlv_uni Christmastime Lecture! The theme is 'when Santa got stuck up the chimney'. The BCSC and our friend @Lizey13 will be sharing our love for historical chimneys and festive fireplaces. https://t.co/kHEPKBxxAW

[Black Country Studies Centre @BCStudiesCentre]

Did you know that you can watch our full Festival of Britain @ 70 season online? Well, you can! Immerse yourself in the brightness and optimism of the summer of 1951... https://t.co/yuYThmTbFr