UNESCO World Heritage Site -Black Country Society - West Midlands

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Web Name: UNESCO World Heritage Site -Black Country Society - West Midlands

WebSite: http://www.blackcountrysociety.co.uk

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Welcome to the Black Country SocietyEstablished in 1967 to Support, Record, Preserve Celebrate the distinctCharacter and Nature of the West Midlands area known since 1846 as 'The Black Country"Est. 1967UA-136800470-1HomeMembershipMessage BoardMagazineEventsPublicationsBook/Gift ShopContactMore 'HAPPY NEW YEAR' TO ALL OUR WEBSITE VISITORS,BCS MEMBERS THEIR FAMILIES Hello, Welcome to our unique website and the 'Home Page' which we hope will 'wet your appetite' to become a member.The Black Country Society provides you with a great opportunity to develop areal interest in the History, People, Places and Lifestyles of our ancestors and those currently making a difference in the area.As you will find through this website the Society covers all these aspects plus a quarterly Magazine, Talks Walks programme (when the pandemic eases). If you are not a member yet, please consider joining today (£12.50). Join online in minutes or print and post the Membership Form.We keep the website up-to-date with topical items and news. There should be something for everyone and if you want to contribute - email us through the 'Contact' Page.​YOUR GUIDE - MENU BAR BUTTONS DROP-DOWN LINKS ​HOME PAGE - Society History /News / Magazine (digital copy) / Dialect A-Z.MEMBERSHIP PAGE - Join the Society online / Application Form to print post.MESSAGE BOARD PAGE - Members Messages / Other Societies / Quizzes.MAGAZINE PAGE - All issues of the magazine are listed in a searchable index.MEMBERS ONLY PAGE - By Autumn 2021 all editions of the Blackcountryman will be available to view in digital format on the website. The page is password protected and all members will receivethe password. Visitors wishing to carry out research, can buy thepassword or join the Society to view all editions.EVENTS PAGE - Talks programme / Walks programme / Images.PUBLICATIONS PAGE - A listing of all Society sponsored books with descriptions.BOOK/GIFT SHOP PAGE - Here you can buy books and gifts from the Society.CONTACT PAGE - Communicate with the Society Committee by email.ADVERTISING PAGE - Communicate with the magazine Publisher Webmaster.​(You will find additional buttons to click in the right hand column and throughout the site to make your viewing and search experience more focused - Enjoy!)​The Society whichwas established in 1967 by Dr John Fletcher and Mr John Brimble at the Noahs Ark public house, Tipton. In 2017, the 50th Anniversary of the Society, a 'Blue Plaque' was unveiled above the front door of the public house.The Society and its members are extremely proud to have, for over 50 years, supported, recorded, preserved and celebrated the distinct character and nature of the West Midlands area known since 1846 as 'The Black Country'.​The Society publishes a select number of books each year. These booksenable Stories, personalities, legends, historic and researched information tobe shared with BCS members. The books are available for purchase through various Midlands outlets and in the Gift Shop/Library of this website.​The'Blackcountryman' magazine is our flagship and if you prefer, you can sit in your most comfortable chair at home and be entertained and extend your knowledge by readingthe published features and articles in the magazine. These features describe the extraordinary events, achievements, places and 'larger than life' characters of the Black Country. The magazine also contains the latest news about the society and its events, so you will always be up-to-date.​"We live in the presence of History" Winston ChurchillFOOTBALL NEWS: Black Country’s 53rd England PlayerCongratulations to Jude Bellingham who has become the 53rd Black Countryman to be selected to play for England.Jude, born in Stourbridge has become the third full Englandinternational from Stourbridge, following Joe Bache and Pat Beasley.He joins a talented line-up of England players from the Black Country.Here’s the top 10 by number of caps awarded: 25 Jesse Pennington(Albion, 1907-20); 24 Bert Williams (Wolves, 1949-55); 23 Don Howe (Albion, 1957-59) and Steve Bloomer (Derby Middlesbrough, 1895-1907); 19 Allan Clarke (Leeds United, 1970-75); 18 Duncan Edwards (Manchester United, 1955-57), Billy Walker (Villa, 1920-32) and Carlton Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday, 1992-93); 16 Billy Bassett (Albion, 1888-96); and 13 Steve Bull (Wolves, 1989-90).The 52 Black Country footballers who represented England are included in WhiteShirt – Black Country by Pat Talbot. Price: £12.00 incl. pp - Visit the Book/Gift ShopCLICK HERE FOR UNESCO ANNOUNCEMENT​Click here for Messages New Members Click here to send a Message for posting SOCIETY NEWS UPDATES ​Thank you Thank you!!The Committee would like to thank all Members who have donated an additional amount to the Society with their membership renewal. It is very rewarding to know the aims of the Society are appreciated.Thank You to all Membership renewers!!!Click for Committee COVID MessageWELCOMENEW MEMBERSMr David CooperMr Jamie BishopMr Adrian BillinghamMr John WalkerMrs G and Mr R BuckiMs Barbara Robinson, Ms Fran Wainwright, Mr Michael Hollick, Mr Jack Price, Ms Helen Ingram.Mr Brian ForsbrookMr James SmithMr Benjamin WigleyMr MichaelPearsonMr Robert RigbyMiss Janine Willetts​​MEMBERS ONLY PAGES NOW AVAILABLE WITH A PASSWORDFrom 2021 the BCS website will still welcome all visitors, however if you would like access to a library of magazine issues and special Member Only pages, go to the Membership Page and join. You will then receive a password to open the additional pages.COMING SOONWomen of the Black CountryThe legacy lives on ...be inspired by the strong females who have been the foundation of all generations to make the Black Country famous around the World.Do you know a woman or women who deserve to be celebrated?Please visit our Facebook PageSee our first BC Woman Celebrity by clicking on the button belowThe limited edition Book is sponsored by and only available from BCS. Visit the Book/Gift Shop page.Click here to visit the Book Shop ARE YOU SELF ISOLATING?The website has a new page called 'Potted Histories' so why not take a look at some of the featured short biographies of Black Country personalities.1. Have a go at our online Quiz 2. Refresh your memory with our Black Country dialect pages3. See a sample of The Gospels Book in Black Country dialect .and try translating it back. Why not order a copy from the Book Shop pages.4. Visit the Book/Gift Shop to view the Society's selection of books for sale.At this time of restricted travel, please be patient with any books ordered from the Society. Delivery may take up to 7 days. Thank You.5. Read a copy of the Blackcountryman online (see below)6. Take a look at the 'Potted Histories' Page where you will find a number of short biographies of people who come from the Black Country and have made a difference in their own personal way.'MEMBER'S ONLY' PAGESonlineLook out for your copy of the magazine next week. It will have a password for you to use to access the BCS Members Only Pages. Over the Christmas period you will find Quiz and Word Puzzles, Stories and BC Creative Links. The Members Only page under the MAGAZINE Button will let you see and read magazine issues from 1967 - 1982.Click HereClick HereClick HereClick HereMadeleine Carroll - Actor/PhilanthropistNEW 'POTTED HISTORIES'​Read about aWorld Champion Jumper,World's Best Rock Roll Voice, 1st Woman M.P. Suffragette plus more ...CLICK HERE TO READ BIOGRAPHIESNEW - Do you like poetry?Click the button to readJohnny (Mogs) Black Country PoetClick to read Mogs poetry LOCAL IDENTITY - ARE YOU CONCERNED? Click on the button above to readwhat Matt Mills thinks and how you can help!Not a Member Yet?See what you are missing in the MagazineClick the above button to see a sample of the Blackcountryman Join the Society to receive further printed or digital copies as part of your fullMembership package.for purchase online.100 Objects.pdfWho were the Jolly Boys in 1914?Click the icon to see the photo!Click the camera to see BCS Events images by Graham Beckley?Do you know the date of the blessing of the 1st motorised ambulance in Brierley Hill?Click to see imagesFOOTBALL PAST PRESENT - READ ABOUT HOW AND WHERE THE GAME STARTED AND THE 52 BLACK COUNTRYMEN WHO PLAYED FOR ENGLAND!Click for Brierley Hill Fire Brigade images DID YOU KNOW - The Black Country has produced more EnglandInternational footballersthan any other area of the West Midlands! Read this fascinating book by Pat Talbot which has over 50 biographies of some of the greatest players from the Black Country.​Sponsored:Birmingham County FAClick here for BFA infoCLICK TO BUY THE BOOK TODAY!BCS EXCLUSIVEDiary entries of Bombing Raids in the Midlands during WWIIA few years ago I was given a package of loose leaf pages which are hand written and log a short daily account of German bomber raids in the Midlands. I have now upload the script and you can find the informationby clicking onto the button below ...​Click here for Bombing Raids As you can see from the information on the website, the Society has a lot to interest all kinds of people and there is no pressure to do anything other than relax, learn, study and be amused. As a Member we can help you with any queries and don't forget that you will be part of one of the mostunique 'heritage' society's in the UK. We welcome your support for the continuationof the Society into the next 50 years.Go to the Membership Page and join something special today!We are pleased to fulfil your purchases and also supply information, books and back issues to further your interests.Some requests can take time to research and prepare, and many of contacts are pleased to make a donation to the Society. This action is very much appreciated, so if you would like to donate, please click the button.Thank You for your valued contribution!NEW Directory of SocietiesClick for VE VJ Day Veterans Notice Click for Brit. Society for Local HistoryTHE BLACK COUNTRY SOCIETY HAS VACANCIES!JOIN THE COMMITTEE TO PLAN THE FUTURE PRESERVE THE PASTClick here to find out more ...Did You go to HIgh Harcourt School, Hayden HillNikki Higgs would like to find former pupils for a friends group.Contact:Nikki HiggsEmail:nikki_higgs@hotmail.comTelephone:01970822180The Society has a new Secretary - Andrew HomerA familiar face if you have visited the Black Country Living Museum. If you would like to know more click on the button.Click Me EXPRESS STAR GOES DIGITAL - NEWSPAPER PHOTO ARCHIVE LAUNCHEDThe Express Star has just launched a website of its photo archive containing historical pictures of the public, architecture and events in the Black Country. ​Click to see Express Star Images Dimbleby LecturesDid you watch Sir Tim Berners-Lee talking about the world wide web?If you are a computer user and concerned about the future, he is launchingwww.contractfortheweb.org to show how the web can be used as intended togood effect and for democracy where everyone using it is accountable.Take a look!Click for www.contractfortheweb.orgClick to contact the ChairmanClick to contact the EditorClick for Membership Form JOIN THE SOCIETYClick to make an Enquiry ADVERTISINGThe Black Country Society are pleased to offer individuals and businesses the opportunity to advertise on the website.Please call Brian Ridout on 0790 3023260 or email: admanbcs@gmail.comThe Black Country Society has over 1500 members and this website gets thousands of visitors a month. The Society is one of the largest and most unique 'Heritage' sites in the UK andis also International with members livingin many countries around the World. The 2020 UNESCO announcement that the Black Country has been identified as an International Heritage Site World recognised GeoPark really does give the areaa high profile.​Click here for advertising linkAGM Report 2019Dudley Community Directorywww.bradleycanal.co.ukBlack Country Society West Midlands, UKConstitutionPrivacy Policy (GDPR)UA-136800470-1Click for WM Historic Building Trustwww.wmhbt.org.ukwww.balh.org.ukwww.menandmemorialsofdudley.co.ukDesign Production: www.magnum-designs.com©2019 by Black Country Society. Proudly created with Wix.com

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