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Bromwich Hall: The Manor House Museum

Murder, grave robbing and insanity are all part of the story of this fascinating and unique building - the Manor House or Bromwic Hall has seen it all. Built by Richard de Marnham in the 1270s, Bromwich Hall is now probably one of the most important surviving medieval timber framed buildings in the Midlands and the most recent building to become part of Sandwell Museum Service. The construction of its great hall is thought to be the earliest of this type of construction in the country in a standing building. Over its 750 year history Bromwich Hall has been the home of a number of notable residents including the Solicitor General to Charles I. It has also been the home of ordinary families when it became tenements in the later 1800s. The site was a public house from the 1960s and when it first opened was an extremely prestigious venue, where footballers and VIPs would dine. The pub closed in 2009 and the building is now back in the guardianship of Sandwell Council and looked after by Sandwell Museum Service. The building is now a heritage visitor attraction and used for a variety of community projects and activities and new activities are happening all the time. There is also a lively programme of events and activities. However please bear with us as the building is very much work in progress.

What's On @ Bromwich Hall: The Manor House Museum

Medieval paint workshop - Bromwich Hall
Join our medieval paint expert for a costumed talk and hands-on workshop. Make your own paints from historic pigments and take them home in beautiful shell holders. Tickets cost 10 per person, which includes one free hot drink. Suitable for over 18s, booking essential via Ticketsource. As this is a full day workshop, please feel free to bring your own lunch! The workshop will take place in the Great Hall which is an accessible room.
West Bromwich in Old Photographs - a free talk
Thursday 2nd October, 11:30am start. Join Sandwell Archives Outreach Officer Maureen Waldron as she takes a nostalgic tour around West Bromwich looking at old photos from Sandwell Archives collection. Free entry, book your place via Ticketsource or ring site on 0121 588 2985. This talk is held in the Great Hall which is accessible. Tea room is open for refreshments.

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