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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

Free Bromwich Hall Talk and Tour with Dr. Mike Hodder - HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Discover this amazing medieval survival dating from the 1270s and once the home of the Lords of the Manor of West Bromwich. Join former borough archaeologist Dr Mike Hodder as he dives into the history of Bromwich Hall and medieval West Bromwich in this tour and talk. Tickets are free but places must be reserved via TicketSource. The talk and tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Please note that only the Great Hall and medieval kitchen are accessible - visitors can scan an onsite QR code which provides a virtual tour of the whole site.
Dark History of the Victorian Era - Talk with Professor Black
Join Professor Black for an evening of bizarre practices from the Victorian era! Your clothing could injure you, your wallpaper might be toxic and your makeup could even be poisonous. Imagine getting executed for stealing a fish, being buried alive by mistake, or posing for a photo with a ghost! Booking is essential via Ticketsource, 4.00 per person. This talk is suitable for over 18s.

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