Dudley History Festival

Step back in time at the inaugural Dudley History Festival. Travel along the River Stour, the canal of Cradley, and down into the mines of Dudley. Explore Netherton's history, body snatchers, and folk cures, before venturing further afield to the Boer War and beyond.

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Venture into your local history and beyond at Dudley History Festival

Celebrate the rich history of the west midlands at the first Dudley History Festival. 

This new history festival, based in the heart of the Black Country, will see renowned west midlands historians present their discoveries in your local Dudley library and archives. They'll be sharing the behind the scenes of what it's like to dive into the past and try to uncover hidden mysteries. 

Running from the 12th to the 26th of October, you'll step back in time to 1071, journey up the River Stour, explore village memories, and more.

Keep reading to find out where you can be transported back in time below.

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Local History