Victorian

Dan takes a look at the Sand Well, in West Bromwich, the historic well that gave the borough it's name

Plus Black Country origins: The little spring that gave Sandwell its name

Gustave Vichy was one of the premier master craftsmen during the ‘Golden Age’ of French automata

Victorian musical automaton discovered in Staffordshire house

A view of the printing press

Victorian printing press working once more after major restoration

The derelict barn in Vale Street, Upper Gornal

Plan to turn historic Victorian stable into three-bedroom house

The platform canopy at Wolverhampton Low Level Station, pictured in 1969

Part of old station to get a new lease of life on the Severn Valley

The former ironworks in Dudley

Plan to demolish 160-year-old factory after flats scheme refused

An actor spotted in period costume in Scotts Road, Stourbridge

Actors and film crews spotted in Stourbridge for Cadbury's TV show

Famously, in 1712, Thomas Newcomen completed works for the world's very first atmospheric steam engine in Tipton. The Thomas Newcomen steam engine at the Black Country Living Museum.

Five amazing inventions from the Black Country that changed the world

A fire engine in Union Street Glasgow after the major blaze

Glasgow Central station concourse fully reopens four months after fire

Glasgow Central fire

Glasgow Central Station and Union Street to fully reopen after blaze

Ian Hodgkinson and Sarah Warnes of Midlands Industrial Association

Chubb Building will be preserved for future generations, say bosses

Famously, in 1712, Thomas Newcomen completed works for the world's very first atmospheric steam engine in Tipton. The Thomas Newcomen steam engine at the Black Country Living Museum.

Five amazing inventions from the Black Country that changed the world

The Parisian - Wolverhampton

Locals have their say on what to do with The Parisian in Wolverhampton

Enola Holmes 3

Millie Bobby Brown risks missing wedding in Enola Holmes 3 trailer

Mysterious little ‘seaside town' that’s nowhere near the beach or sea

The Parisian - Wolverhampton

Future uncertain for Wolverhampton's iconic Queen Square building

The end of terrace house on Hylton Road, next to the River Severn in Worcester, has now been sold for £124,000.

Home with riverside views hit the market - but with a catch
193 Hylton Road, located on the banks of the River Severn, is in a state of disrepair.
Jessica Martin

Naomi Osaka walks onto court

Naomi Osaka makes another fashion statement as she progresses at French Open

Aerial close up of frontage of the building - 368-372 High Street, Smethwick

Large Victorian property in Smethwick for sale in Bond Wolfe auction

New Market Buildings, Bridgnorth

Grade-II Bridgnorth building added to 'top 10 endangered' list

Eldon Court entrance view

Victorian property bought as registered building control approver’s HQ

Wolverhampton Arts Centre

Wolverhampton arts centre gets £5 million for urgent repairs

Golden eagle perched on grass beneath a blue sky

Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England with new funding, ministers say

Travel review: Malvern Hills are alive with a sense of wonder

Glasgow Central station fully reopens more than a fortnight after nearby fire

A 400-year-old Wolverhampton city centre landmark is going under the hammer - wi...

Young people immerse themselves in History at Black Country Living Museum

Superstitions, divination and strange Victorian parlour games
If you’ve ever wondered where superstitions come from and why they hold such sway, Professor Black’s free adults-only talk at Lye Library on Wednesday, March 18 at 2pm should provide the answers.
Sue Bradbury

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Professor Black

Superstitions, divination and strange Victorian parlour games

Further collapses at fire-ravaged Glasgow building, council says

Firefighters’ ‘huge effort’ stopped blaze spreading to hotel, officer says

For sale: Take a look inside rare Victorian property close to Spaghetti Junction

Victorian Arcade, Walsall, for sale with guide price of £4.95m

Much anticipated Birmingham chophouse restaurant Blacklock has announced its ope...

Inside Victorian Wolverhampton house with flat conversion potential heads to auc...

Burley Browne brings one of Birmingham’s grandest buildings to market

CAPTION: Commercial property consultancy Burley Browne has been instructed to market the iconic Highbury Hall in Birmingham.

Burley Browne brings one of Birmingham’s grandest buildings to market

Controversial HMO plans for Smethwick home rejected a second time

Deep dive into Jack the Ripper history coming to Sedgley Library

Elementary education: Local learners watch Sherlock Holmes at Birmingham Rep

Author Damian Carter and his book

Deep dive into Jack the Ripper history coming to Sedgley Library

Lucy Worsley ‘confident’ her true crime documentary solves Thames Torso murders

Historic textile mill recreates Victorian designs for 200th anniversary of tweed

'Charming' Victorian schoolhouse designed by famous architect near Staffordshire...

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Magical Victorian Christmas market held in Kidderminster

Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council reje...

Step back in time: Pegasus learners explore history through immersive trips

Step back in time this Christmas at the Staffordshire History Centre

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Victorian church in Sandwell situated on a large site with a church hall is goin...

Kidderminster care home to host Magical Victorian Christmas Market

Blue plaque to celebrate pioneering women’s rights campaigner unveiled at Birmin...

Birthplace of vaccination and Roman hypocaust among heritage at risk in 2025

HMP Wandsworth back in the spotlight after mistaken release of prisoner

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