Winter Programme

“Ebrook from the Source to the Sea”
Marion Baxter presents part of Birmingham Heritage Week in Sutton Coldfield.
For further information about the week’s events, visit David Cole https://sites.google.com/view/suttoncoldfieldheritagenetwork/our-2024-programme
Marion talks about the start of the brook, the industry it has powered in Sutton Coldfield, and its influence on the landscape on the way to the sea.

“The History of Horse Racing in Sutton Coldfield”
A Presentation by Chris Pitt, retired jockey, now full-time racing historian, journalist and author.

“Stourbridge Glass”
A talk by Dr. Kate Round on the history of glass making in Stourbridge

“Pub signs and their history”
A talk by David Cole on Walsall, Bloxwich and South Staffs signs.

“Shout Fire”
A presentation by Matt Ward, West Midlands Fire Service.

“The Origins of Sutton Park”
A talk by Keith Hopkinson giving new insights into the possible origins of the park.

“The Leather Industry in Walsall”
A talk by a staff member of the Leather Museum, Walsall.

“The Voynich Manuscript”
A talk by Mike Haynes, inspired by the BBC TV series “Fake or Fortune”.