Brief talks held once a month on a Thursday morning about some of the Treasures within Dudley Museums Service. These are given by our outreach staff and can be given as an outreach talk.
- No need to book, just drop in
- Sessions at 10.30am or 11.30am
- Talk lasts between 30-45 minutes
- Friendly and informal
- Red House Glass Cone Archives
- FREE
Thursday 10 January: History of Stourbridge Glass by Dr. Kate Round
Come along and find out why glassmaking developed here, where they came from, why they stayed and the impact they made on the world.
Thursday 14 February: Local Art and Artists by Jane Fraser
Find out about local Dudley Artists and their work.
Thursday 14 March: Arms and Armour by Alan Harvey
Using a 15th Century spur found at Dudley Castle as inspiration this talk will be about the men and weaponry of the time.
Thursday 11 April: Denis Mann, Mastermind by Julie Nicholls
Learn more about the Scottish glass artist who has found fame by engraving the very first Mastermind Trophy in 1970.
Thursday 9 May: Archery - The Longbow and the Men who used it by Alan Harvey
Come and join us for a fascinating talk about the the very powerful medieval longbow, what it was used for and who would have used it.
Thursday 13 June: The Magic of Glass by Dr. Kate Round
An informative interactive talk about everything you wanted to know about glass. From decorative pieces to industrial architecture, lighthouses to glasshouses.
