Janine Downes

Head of Public Programmes @BCLivingMuseum. ACE Clore Fellow 19/20. A proud Brummie with a foot in the Black Country. Views all mine

[Janine Downes @library_laydee]

Today, for the first time, two of our historic characters @BCLivingMuseum told a migration story, based on a true story about man who moved from the Punjab in India to Wolverhampton in 1951. So proud and thankful to everyone who made it happen. 🙏🏼 🇮🇳 #RealLivesRealStories

[Janine Downes @library_laydee]

@jenniwaugh @SajidaCarr Great to meet you too! Soz not been here for ages! (X) this won't be our last encounter I feel!

[Janine Downes @library_laydee]

What a wonder 🥰

[Róisín Stack @rostack]

“A potted history of social attitudes to solitude that is not to be missed”

★★★★ from the @IrishTimes for ‘No Woman is an Island’.

#NoWoShow #DTF23 #NewIrishWriting

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

Zebra Crossing: Unoriginal but necessary and historically accurate to the town

'Oss Crossing: 👏ICONIC👏

[Janine Downes @library_laydee]

@clairepcomms @emily_louisa @Hannah_F_Brown @BCLivingMuseum What a year!!! 🥰

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

Some friendly faces from the 1940s-60s went on an adventure to Dudley Town Centre on Saturday 🤩

Did you spot our historic characters preparing to move into our brand-new high street?

We're so excited to welcome them from Saturday 8th July! 🙌

[ਇਮਨਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ | Imandeep Kaur @ImmyKaur]

We’ve got a role open @CIVIC_SQUARE.

Strategic Researcher, Writer + Administrator, a new role perfect for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of visionary research, brilliant communication and operational brilliance to join our core function.

APPLY: https://t.co/X2NjaSgdyO

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

A story worth a cup of tea!
On 23 Sep 1956, Wesley Williams & best friend, Fonzo, set out from Jamaica to England #Windrush75 An emotional goodbye to his Mother, who gifted him dinner set pieces, ensuring each cup of tea reminds him of the journey that they've been on.

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

Join Vanley Burke, documentary photographer and author of ‘Home from Home’, in conversation on Thursday 22nd June at 2pm.

To book your tickets, please visit: https://t.co/kDpXdWY1UV

#Windrush75

[Janine Downes @library_laydee]

@alisonmkrae @superteadrinker @lccmunicipal @CILIP_LIHG @CILIPinfo I don't think it was visible, honestly. Wouldn't swear to it, but I'm pretty sure there was more modern signage there

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

We had the most fantastic time over the weekend celebrating the Coronation! 👑

Watch our Head of Public Programmes, Janine Downes (@library_laydee), discuss what it was like to host such a momentous event:

https://t.co/yYZxyL4CoG

[Museums + Heritage Advisor @MandHAdvisor]

PM Rishi Sunak visited the @BCLivingMuseum and was shown the progression of its £30m Forging Ahead project

https://t.co/JhvcSE9zrw

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

Our deaf @ScreenSouth @Curating4Change fellow, Claudia Davies, is carrying out a museum-wide project to tell the stories of D/deaf, neurodivergent and disabled people in the #BlackCountry.

We are currently seeking a co-production group to help Claudia with this project.

[Janine Downes @library_laydee]

Tonight is #WorldBookNight. Remember the power of stories and other people's wisdom and words. And download a free audio book 😊 Never forget #libraries matter. https://t.co/MFF1PYKRiw

[JMc @JohnMcArts]

1/ Are you after a new role in the arts, creativity, culture or heritage?

Ever wondered about THE BEST websites to find such opportunities?

Below is a list of *40* that I know of; please share any that you think I've missed!

🎨🎭📚🎞️🪨🎶

#ArtsJobs #MuseumJobs #HeritageJobs

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

Thanks to @ambersandhu_ for inviting Janine Downes (@library_laydee, our Head of Public Programmes) onto @bbcwm tonight to talk about our atmospheric Red by Night event. Listen along from 19.40 to hear all about it and find out the meaning behind its name: https://t.co/nzWFmpFqc8

[Janine Downes @library_laydee]

@DrCDriscoll So great to see you. Lots we can do for children, young people and families. Can't wait to get stuck in !

[Catherine Driscoll @DrCDriscoll]

Thanks @library_laydee for good discussion at Black Country Living Museum this morning. Lots of opportunities to work together to enhance outcomes for children and young people.

[Janine Downes @library_laydee]

@LucyBanksBooks @TabisW I just block them from my thoughts @TabisW they do not exist if I haven't opened them

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

Bouffants and Brylcreem: we need your help! 💈

As part of our Forging Ahead development, we are looking for donations relating to hairstyling in the 1950s to support the recreation of Laurie Thomas hairdressers. 💇

To find out more, visit:
https://t.co/xdxLrVtP7x

[Janine Downes @library_laydee]

@emily_louisa Could not ♥️💚 this more