Tuesday 2nd February, 5pm-6pm Edward Gorey: Creator of unsettling narratives and creepy characters Artsfest Online presents a talk with Dr Louise Fenton on author and illustrator Edward Gorey. Edward Gorey is an American author and illustrator whose work spans the twentieth century. His creepy illustrations and darkly humorous stories located Read more…
Whether it is for a last minute gift or you are looking for something to enjoy yourself, here are our picks of the best Black Country reads this festive season (links take you to external vendors). Bella Something a little strange and stirring from R.M Francis. Bella tells the tale Read more…
Thank you for your support and interest during what has been a strange and unsettling year for so many of us. The BCSC is looking ahead to 2021 and all the exciting plans we have in store – we hope that there will be the chance to see you all Read more…
Thursday 10th Dec 6.30pm Artsfest Online: Myriad Editions Literary Salon Artsfest Online is pleased to present a literary salon with publisher Myriad Editions and three of their authors, Elleke Boehmer, Elaine Chiew and Hannah Vincent – who will discuss and read from their recent short story collections. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Read more…
Free tickets now available from the Arena Theatre The University of Wolverhampton’s A’STEAMed Christmas Lecture is back for 2020 – and virtual! This year they are proud to present The Infinite Christmas Box. Coming to a screen near you on Thursday 10th December, 7.00 pm. Entry is FREE! Book: https://bit.ly/37JfgMe PLEASE Read more…
Wednesday 25th November, 7pm-8pm We are Invisible, We are Visible As part of UK Disability History Month, the University of Wolverhampton is pleased to present a talk with Mike Layward Artistic Director of DASH (Disability Arts in Shropshire). In this talk Mike will discuss the last 50 years of Disability Read more…
We are thrilled to announce that you can now watch our Black Country Gothic event in full! The event took place on Thursday 29th October and features talks from Dr Nicola Allen, Professor Keith Gildart and Dr Rob Francis from University of Wolverhampton, alongside Black Country Living Museum researchers Nadia Read more…
A Celebration of Creativity, Culture and Community This year’s Black History Month event at BCLM is a virtual event to celebrate the contribution of Black people living and working in the Black Country. Join BCLM for an evening of performances including song, dance, music, and spoken word that will showcase Read more…
October is Black History Month (BHM) – an annual celebration and commemoration of the history, culture, diversity, contributions and achievements of Black people in the UK. Here is a round-up of the BHM events taking place at the University of Wolverhampton: Please note that this list will updated throughout the Read more…
Thursday 17th September, 17:00-18:30 Join members of the Centre for Print History and Culture to launch a special edition of the journal Midland History, (Taylor & Francis Online ) which is dedicated to printing history and culture of the Midlands. The Midlands was Britain’s most historically important printing region outside London. Through Read more…