Black Country Collection

Wednesbury Photographic College students Janice Carby and Liz Beddoes, at Delph Locks in downtown Brierley Hill. The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

The making of chains in the Cradley Heath area, 1850
3478713 The making of chains in the Cradley Heath area, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the making of chains in the Cradley Heath area of the Black Country)

The Tilted Barrel, 33 High Street, Princes End, Tipton, The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: No. 6 Derby
3786255 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: No. 6 Derby; (add.info.: Old English Pottery and Porcelain: No. 6 Derby. Postcard c. 1900s)

The Jolly Collier Pub, The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

Donald Bytheway, Newsagent, Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

Beryl Fellows, barmaid at the Druids Head Inn in Coseley, a suburban area in the north of the Dudley, The Black Country, an area of the West Midlands in England, north and west of Birmingham

Two asian boys playing football in the street while their friends look on in Marshall Street Smethwick. 1st December 1964 Watscan - - 23/04/2010 - -

The Real Sufferers by the Money Pressure, a Sketch from Life in the Factory Districts (engraving)
1594550 The Real Sufferers by the Money Pressure, a Sketch from Life in the Factory Districts (engraving) by English School

Brick Works (pastel on paper)
WAG423047 Brick Works (pastel on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Evening Landscape (w / c on paper)
WAG423044 Evening Landscape (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Furnace and Snow, Landscape (oil on canvas)
WAG423030 Furnace and Snow, Landscape (oil on canvas) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Leading the Barge Pony (w / c with pastel on paper)
WAG423050 Leading the Barge Pony (w/c with pastel on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British

Pit wheels (w / c on paper)
WAG423045 Pit wheels (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

The Chimneys (w / c on paper)
WAG423040 The Chimneys (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Winding Gear (charcoal on paper)
WAG423035 Winding Gear (charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

In the Gin Pit (w / c on paper)
WAG423052 In the Gin Pit (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

The Windmill (etching)
WAG423036 The Windmill (etching) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Canal Bridge (pastel on paper)
WAG423049 Canal Bridge (pastel on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Cottage by the Heaps (w / c on paper)
WAG423046 Cottage by the Heaps (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Winding Gear (w / c on paper)
WAG423033 Winding Gear (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

Industrial Scene, Man with Wheelbarrow (w / c with charcoal on paper)
WAG423032 Industrial Scene, Man with Wheelbarrow (w/c with charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Furnaces (w / c with charcoal on paper)
WAG423041 Furnaces (w/c with charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Canal Scene (w / c with charcoal on paper)
WAG423034 Canal Scene (w/c with charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery

In the Rolling Mill of an Ironworks in the Black Country (engraving)
1039249 In the Rolling Mill of an Ironworks in the Black Country (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Rolling Mill of an Ironworks in the Black Country)

The Earl of Shaftesbury (engraving)
1041163 The Earl of Shaftesbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Shaftesbury)

A Biblical play in the Black Country, Staffordshire (engraving)
1036246 A Biblical play in the Black Country, Staffordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Biblical play in the Black Country, Staffordshire)

Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving)
981936 Mill for grinding files and file manufactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mill for grinding files and file manufactory)

The Black Country, near Bilston (engraving)
2791555 The Black Country, near Bilston (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Country, near Bilston)

In the Black Country: View at Oldbury (engraving)
671521 In the Black Country: View at Oldbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Black Country: View at Oldbury)

The "Black Country"Round Wolverhampton (engraving)
1103698 The " Black Country" Round Wolverhampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Black Country" Round Wolverhampton)

A typical Black Country scene of the 1920s

Reverend Richard Owen, Vicar of St James, Dudley, The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

Dudley Castle, a ruined fortification in the town of Dudley, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

Factory Bridge, Erected 1825, located in the Black Country, an area of the West Midlands in England, north and west of Birmingham. 25th May 1968

Railings, blackened by 150 years of industrial smoke separate the weed grown banks of the Birmingham Wolverhampton Canal at Factory Locks, Tipton, from a railway coalyard

Group of men play dominoes at the Druids Head Inn in Coseley, a suburban area in the north of the Dudley, The Black Country, an area of the West Midlands in England, north and west of Birmingham

Galton Bridge, Smethwick, built in 1829, and once the biggest canal span in the world. Feature, The Black Country, an area of the West Midlands in England, north and west of Birmingham. 25th May 1968

The Manure lock basin at Wolverhampton, the lock keeper is shown by a narrow boat captain where his boat hit an obstruction 12th January 1950 Watscan - - 23/04/2010 - -

The corner shop in Marshall Street Smethwick 1st December 1964

The Manure lock basin at Wolverhampton 12th January 1950 Local Caption Watscan
The Manure lock basin at Wolverhampton 12th January 1950 Watscan - - 23/04/2010

A narrow boat makes it way through the Manure lock basin at Wolverhampton 12th January 1950 Watscan - - 23/04/2010

Marshall Street Smethwick 1st December 1964

Three asian girls make their way home in Marshall Street Smethwick. 1st December 1964 Watscan - - 23/04/2010

Himley Hall near Dudley 29th November 1934 Local Caption Watscan - 23 / 04 / 2010
Himley Hall near Dudley 29th November 1934 Watscan - - 23/04/2010 - -

Coventry, Warwickshire, c. 1832 (watercolour)
3086795 Coventry, Warwickshire, c.1832 (watercolour) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

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"The Black Country: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Community" Step back in time to 1918 as The Woman Worker front page captures the spirit of resilience and empowerment. Meanwhile, at Wednesbury Photographic College, Janice Carby and Liz Beddoes capture the essence of a generation eager to learn and grow. England's Staffordshire/Worcestershire region unveils its natural beauty with Kinver Edge's rolling hills painting a picturesque backdrop. Amidst this serene landscape, the Druids Head Inn in Coseley becomes a hub for camaraderie as men gather to play dominoes, fostering bonds that withstand the test of time. On May 25th, 1968, The Jolly Collier Pub welcomes patrons from all walks of life into its warm embrace within the heart of The Black Country. Donald Bytheway stands proudly at his newsagent on Wolverhampton Street in Dudley—a testament to local entrepreneurship and community support. The Tilted Barrel on High Street in Princes End serves as a lively meeting place where stories are shared over pints. Beryl Fellows tends bar at the Druids Head Inn—her infectious laughter echoing through Coseley's streets. In Marshall, two Asian boys showcase their passion for football while friends cheer them on—a beautiful display of unity transcending cultural boundaries. Engravings like "The Real Sufferers by Money Pressure" shed light on factory districts' hardships but also highlight resilience against adversity. Artistic expressions come alive with pastel-on-paper Brick Works capturing industrial prowess while Evening Landscape evokes tranquility amidst bustling urbanity. These works mirror The Black Country's duality—an amalgamation of industry and nature coexisting harmoniously. From historical milestones to everyday moments etched into memory—the story unfolds within these captions—a tribute to an extraordinary region that thrives on diversity, heritage, and unwavering community spirit found only in The Black Country.