Black Country Miners: A Struggle for Justice 1850 - 1926

Join historian and author, Keith Robinson to look at the struggles of the colliers across the area in their fight for better conditions and wages during the Victorian age and the early 20th century. Keith's presentation reveals the individual stories of hundreds of men from Bilston, Coseley, Darlaston, Kingswinford and beyond. Packed with information on local pits it lays bare the injustices of the time and the lengths that the miners' leaders went to in an effort to change people's lives for the better.

Facilities

The venue has free parking, but space is somewhat limited and thus car sharing is extremely helpful if at all possible. The venue is served by a regular bus route, the number 16 to/from Stourbridge.

Tea, coffee and cake are available at the venue for a small donation.

Toilet facilities are available and the venue is wheelchair accessible/located on the ground floor.

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