History

A tank driving down Stourbridge High Street during the Stourbridge Military Vehicle Parade 2024

Stourbridge Military Vehicle Parade organiser thanks town for 'amazing' support

L-r - Kenneth Wright – archivist at Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club, KE principal Holly Bembridge, Ursula Oxley and Dr Chris Oxley - descendants of former KE student John Graham Pearson

L-r - Kenneth Wright – archivist at Stourbridge Old Edwardian Club, KE principal Holly Bembridge, Ursula Oxley and Dr Chris Oxley - descendants of former KE student John Graham Pearson

College remembers forgotten students killed in war at memorial unveiling

The Old Swinford Hospital’s Combined Cadet Force honoured 46 former pupils that died in the conflict

The Old Swinford Hospital’s Combined Cadet Force honoured 46 former pupils that died in the conflict

Stourbridge cadets pay tribute to First World War heroes in Belgium

Staff at Dudley Archives Centre

Staff at Dudley Archives Centre

Dudley Archives Centre invites history fans to delve into the past

John Nichol at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey

John Nichol at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey

Author who was prisoner of war set to start nationwide tour in Stourbridge

The Black Country Canals Strategy 2024-2029 was unveiled at the Black Country Living Museum

The Black Country Canals Strategy 2024-2029 was unveiled at the Black Country Living Museum

New strategy to revitalise Black Country canals unveiled

Riteway Shoe Repairs owner Jon Smith with Bert back in the shop window

Riteway Shoe Repairs owner Jon Smith with Bert back in the shop window

Celebrations at Stourbridge shop as much-loved figure returns

A local blacksmith will be at the open day to give demonstrations to visitors

A local blacksmith will be at the open day to give demonstrations to visitors

Blacksmiths and wool spinners at Cradley church's open day

Celebrating the 85th anniversary at Reel Cinema Quinton - Retail area operations manager Uday Goswami and general manager Adam Hemmings as Deadpool, the cinema in Hagley Road West, and staff in fancy dress ion the anniversary weekend

Celebrating the 85th anniversary at Reel Cinema Quinton - Retail area operations manager Uday Goswami and general manager Adam Hemmings as Deadpool, the cinema in Hagley Road West, and staff in fancy dress ion the anniversary weekend

Family fun at the pictures as Reel Cinema Quinton celebrates 85th anniversary

Getty Images / Denis-Art

Getty Images / Denis-Art

Author to give Titanic talk at Stourbridge hotel

The Crooked House, left, reduced to rubble in August 2023, top right, and former Dudley MP Marco Longhi, bottom right, who has called for the pub to be rebuilt

The Crooked House, left, reduced to rubble in August 2023, top right, and former Dudley MP Marco Longhi, bottom right, who has called for the pub to be rebuilt

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Support for Crooked House to be rebuilt as strong as ever one-year on

A historic character portrays 'Herbert Langer', the owner of Langer's Army & Navy Stores.

A historic character portrays 'Herbert Langer', the owner of Langer's Army & Navy Stores.

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Iconic Stourbridge Army & Navy Store brought back to life at museum

War veteran Joseph Bullock pays his respects at the cenotaph, crowds gather in Mary Stevens Park for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

War veteran Joseph Bullock pays his respects at the cenotaph, crowds gather in Mary Stevens Park for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

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Stourbridge pays tribute to heroes on 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

The fire destroyed Crooked House, and Dudley North MP Marco Longhi (inset)

The fire destroyed Crooked House, and Dudley North MP Marco Longhi (inset)

MP issues call to protect heritage pubs in wake of Crooked House destruction

Canal Street, Stourbridge

Canal Street, Stourbridge

A dozen heritage sites across Dudley considered at risk

Red House Glass Cone from the air

Red House Glass Cone from the air

Restoration works at historic glass cone will be showcased at open day

Museum issues plea for books for new Woodside Library attraction

Museum issues plea for books for new Woodside Library attraction

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Museum issues plea for books for new Woodside Library attraction

New costumed character Sarah Pratt, the new Industrial Quarter and new character at J. H. Lavender Aluminium Foundry

New costumed character Sarah Pratt, the new Industrial Quarter and new character at J. H. Lavender Aluminium Foundry

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Museum gives sneak preview of new 1950s Industrial Quarter ahead of launch

Writer Graham Fisher with his new book about Stourbridge Glass Museum

Writer Graham Fisher with his new book about Stourbridge Glass Museum

Author publishes new book about the founding of Stourbridge Glass Museum

The Crooked House pub after the fire Image: PA

The Crooked House pub after the fire Image: PA

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Do more to protect old pubs to stop another loss like Crooked House, MPs told

Giant steel platforms put up around the Red House Glass Cone.

Giant steel platforms put up around the Red House Glass Cone.

Restoration work underway for 18 months at Wordsley's historic cone

A crane lifts scaffolding onto the site of the Red House Glass Cone at Wordsley

A crane lifts scaffolding onto the site of the Red House Glass Cone at Wordsley

Scaffolding goes up on historic Wordsley landmark ahead of major works

Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Andrea Goddard, and chief executive of the Canal and River Trust, Richard Parry, unveil the new honours board at the Bonded Warehouse

Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Andrea Goddard, and chief executive of the Canal and River Trust, Richard Parry, unveil the new honours board at the Bonded Warehouse

Volunteers past honoured for efforts to preserve historic Stourbridge landmark

Alan Aston, left, and his brother John, right, outside their old cast iron house which has been recreated at the Black Country Living Museum

Alan Aston, left, and his brother John, right, outside their old cast iron house which has been recreated at the Black Country Living Museum

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Dudley brothers step back in time as museum unveils new attraction

Parents and museum representatives outside the replica of the Lea Road Infant Welfare Centre at the Black Country Living Museum

Parents and museum representatives outside the replica of the Lea Road Infant Welfare Centre at the Black Country Living Museum

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Celebrations as Black Country Living Museum launches new 1960s attraction

Kingswinford RBL members, Mike Wood MP, the Mayor of Dudley, Cllr Andrea Goddard, and others gather for 90th anniversary celebrations

Kingswinford RBL members, Mike Wood MP, the Mayor of Dudley, Cllr Andrea Goddard, and others gather for 90th anniversary celebrations

Celebrations mark 90th anniversary of Kingswinford Royal British Legion

The Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Andrea Goddard, laying a wreath during the Battle of Britain service in Dudley on September 17

The Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Andrea Goddard, laying a wreath during the Battle of Britain service in Dudley on September 17

Battle of Britain service held in Dudley

Campaigners with Prof Carl Chinn, The Crooked House and the rubble remains

Campaigners with Prof Carl Chinn, The Crooked House and the rubble remains

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Top historian pledges support to campaigners hoping to rebuild The Crooked House

People inspect the rubble remains of The Crooked House pub in Himley

People inspect the rubble remains of The Crooked House pub in Himley

Agreement reached to keep bricks and foundations on Crooked House pub site

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Historic building linked to Guy Fawkes to go on Heritage at Risk Register

Dudley North MP Marco Longhi at The Crooked House on August 20 as contractors worked onsite

Dudley North MP Marco Longhi at The Crooked House on August 20 as contractors worked onsite

MP moves to reassure locals after protest at The Crooked House site

Save the Crooked House campaigner Jane Baker holds a sign during a sit-down protest in front of a lorry on the lane leading to the remains of the pub in Himley. Pic - Matthew Cooper/PA Wire

Save the Crooked House campaigner Jane Baker holds a sign during a sit-down protest in front of a lorry on the lane leading to the remains of the pub in Himley. Pic - Matthew Cooper/PA Wire

Campaigners mount sit-in protest as contractor works on Crooked House rubble

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MP promises to "fight tooth and nail" for rebuild of The Crooked House

Remains of The Crooked House pub fenced off

Remains of The Crooked House pub fenced off

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Remains of The Crooked House pub fenced off

St Mary's Church at Enville and a grave bearing the Templar cross

St Mary's Church at Enville and a grave bearing the Templar cross

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Researcher finds more Knights Templar links to village church near Stourbridge

Historic postcards of The Crooked House at Himley unearthed

Historic postcards of The Crooked House at Himley unearthed

Historic postcards of The Crooked House at Himley unearthed

Rubble remains of The Crooked House. Pic - Paul McCaughtrie

Rubble remains of The Crooked House. Pic - Paul McCaughtrie

Crooked House ruins should be avoided to help chances of rebuild, mayor says

The burnt out shell of The Crooked House at Himley

The burnt out shell of The Crooked House at Himley

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Police investigating arson attack at The Crooked House pub quash arrest rumours

The rubble remains of The Crooked House pub at Himley

The rubble remains of The Crooked House pub at Himley

Mayor remains 'laser-focused' on seeing destroyed Crooked House pub rebuilt

The Crooked House after the fire, left, and right - the rubble remains and how it used to look

The Crooked House after the fire, left, and right - the rubble remains and how it used to look

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Campaign group urges Prime Minister to protect pubs after Crooked House tragedy

The fire damaged Crooked House and the rubble that remained after Monday's demolition. Pics - PA

The fire damaged Crooked House and the rubble that remained after Monday's demolition. Pics - PA

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MP calls for closure of potential loophole after Crooked House pub demolition

Rubble remains of The Crooked House and (inset) Suzanne Webb MP

Rubble remains of The Crooked House and (inset) Suzanne Webb MP

MP backs mayor's call for Crooked House to be rebuilt 'brick by brick'

Marston's confirms The Crooked House was sold to company linked to landfill firm

Marston's confirms The Crooked House was sold to company linked to landfill firm

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Marston's confirms The Crooked House was sold to company linked to landfill firm

People inspect the rubble remains as they gather at The Crooked House pub in Himley, near Dudley

People inspect the rubble remains as they gather at The Crooked House pub in Himley, near Dudley

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Locals gather amid rubble remains of The Crooked House as they mourn pub's loss

Police plea for videos after Crooked House demolition as images shared online

Police plea for videos after Crooked House demolition as images shared online

Police plea for videos after Crooked House demolition as images shared online

Video images show demolition of The Crooked House underway, shared by an anonymous poster on Facebook

Video images show demolition of The Crooked House underway, shared by an anonymous poster on Facebook

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'Tragedy' as remains of Crooked House pub demolished after fire

The Crooked House - remains (Andy Cashmore), after the fire (PA) and before (SWNS)

The Crooked House - remains (Andy Cashmore), after the fire (PA) and before (SWNS)

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Mayor calls for Crooked House to be rebuilt 'brick by brick'

L-r - Adele Lavenders, deputy site manager at the cone, with Councillor Paul Bradley

L-r - Adele Lavenders, deputy site manager at the cone, with Councillor Paul Bradley

Major restoration work to start at Wordsley’s historic glass cone this week

The new 1940s-60s High Street at the Black Country Living Museum

The new 1940s-60s High Street at the Black Country Living Museum

Cultural attractions

Museum's new 1940s to 60s high street set to open this weekend

The Coronation event in Kingswinford was a massive success

The Coronation event in Kingswinford was a massive success

Kingswinford and Wall Heath celebrates Coronation in style as thousands turn out

The cast iron houses at the Black Country Living Museum

The cast iron houses at the Black Country Living Museum

Cultural attractions

Museum seeks domestic memorabilia from the 1940s to the 1960s

Martyn Smith and Warren Evans will be taking on the desert in Jordan for Mary Stevens Hospice. Picture: Base Studios.

Martyn Smith and Warren Evans will be taking on the desert in Jordan for Mary Stevens Hospice. Picture: Base Studios.

Desert challenge for Stourbridge duo to support hospice

Owner and director Lucy Porter at H. Porter & Sons and some of the funeral directors' cars old and new

Owner and director Lucy Porter at H. Porter & Sons and some of the funeral directors' cars old and new

Stourbridge funeral director to mark 180th anniversary with history appeal

Concentration camp survivor Eva Clarke BEM, Michael Newman OBE from the Association of Jewish Refugees, the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Sue Greenaway, and Lord Lieutenant Sir John Crabtree CBE at Dudley's Holocaust memorial tree planting (left to right).

Concentration camp survivor Eva Clarke BEM, Michael Newman OBE from the Association of Jewish Refugees, the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Sue Greenaway, and Lord Lieutenant Sir John Crabtree CBE at Dudley's Holocaust memorial tree planting (left to right).

Borough unites to remember Holocaust with tree planting event