Local History Talks
Dudley Libraries hold a series of Local History Talks throughout the year. Please see below details of talks being held in 2008/2009.
 
 
Dudley Archives and Local History Service Local History Talks
 
Dudley Archives and Local History Service, Local History Talks are held at the Dudley Archives and Local History Service in Mount Pleasant Street, Coseley. Talks start at 7.30pm, admission free to members of 'Friends of Dudley Archives' or £1.50 to non members. Contact 01384 812 770 for more information.
 
  • Thursday 2nd October 2008: Mary Queen of Scots, By Keith Cheetham
 
  • Thursday 6th November 2008: The Black Country, By Ron Moss
 
  • Thursday 4th December 2008: Charles Dickens and a Twist, By Keith Cheetham
 
 
Dudley Library Local History Talks
 
Dudley Library Local History Talks will take place at 14:30 in the Meeting Room on the Second Floor, Dudley Library. Admission £1.00, refreshments served. Contact 01384 815 560 for more information.
 
  • Wednesday 17th September 2008: Talking about Nothing in particular, Volume 2, By John Sparry
 
  • Wednesday 22nd October 2008: Forgotten Buildings of Dudley and Sedgley , By Trevor Genge
 
  • Wednesday 12th November 2008: Pilgrimage to Ypres: A tale of two candlesticks, By David Humphries
 
  • Wednesday 17th December 2008: 20th Century Glass, By Charles Hajdamach
 
  • Wednesday 28th January 2009: Pubs and Breweries of the Black Country, By John Richards
 
  • Wednesday 25th February 2009: The Day before Yesterday, By David Hickman
 
  • Wednesday 25th March 2009: A History of Dudley Library, Speaker to be Announced
 
 
Halesowen Library Local History Talks
 
Halesowen Library Local History Talks will take place at 14:30 in the Shenstone Theatre, Floor 7, Halesowen Library. Doors open at 14:00, admission £1.00. Refreshments served. Contact 01384 812 982 for more information.
 
  • Wednesday 17th September 2008: From Old Hill to Dudley in Days Gone by, By John Billingham
 
  • Wednesday 15th October 2008: Mother of Pearl, By George Hook
 
  • Wednesday 19th November 2008: King Charles II: my ancestors' part in his restoration, By Roger Pendrill
 
  • Wednesday 17th December 2008: How Kinver got the Edge: By David Bills
 
  • Wednesday 21st January 2009: Searching for Cedric, By Ray Griffiths
 
  • Wednesday 18th February 2009: Perseus and Andromeda, Fountains of Witley Court, By Derek Clarke
 
  • Wednesday 18th March 2009: Searching for Titus Webb: a 19th Century Journey, By Jean Weston and Marlene Price
 
 
 
 
Stourbridge Library Local History Talks
 
Stourbridge Library Local History Talks will take place at 14:30 in the Wollaston Room of Stourbridge Town Hall. Admission £1.00, refreshments served. Contact 01384 812 949 for more information.
 
  • Friday 26th September 2008: A Woman's place is at the Tiller, By Jenny Maxwell
 
  • Friday 31st October 2008: Stourbridge Canal, By David Hickman
 
  • Friday 21st November 2008: Ernest Stevens: From Bucket King to Prince of Benefactors, By Roy Peacock
 
  • Friday 16th January 2009: Growing up in a Black Country Village, By Terry Church
 
  • Friday 27th February 2009: Wrens Nest Nature Reserve, By Ann Coward and Robert Earnshaw
 
  • Friday 27th March 2009: Glass, By Graham Fisher
 
  • Friday 24th April 2009: Around the World with Cedric Hardwicke, By Ian Payne

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