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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

Cursed Ships and Ghost Galleons - Bromwich Hall
Tales have been told of ships found adrift at sea with no living crew, others describe ships that appear out of the fog only to vanish without trace. Join our pirate Wolf Blackheart to discover if any of the tales are true! Wear your best pirate outfit and learn these tales with fun crafts and games. Suitable for 6-12 year olds but other ages can take part if they would like. Booking essential via Ticketsource, tickets cost 2.50 per participating child. Sessions last for two hours.
Bromwich Hall Tour and Talk with Mike Hodder
Once the home of the Lords of the Manor of West Bromwich, this remarkable building has a lot of stories to tell. Join former borough archaeologist Mike Hodder as he dives into the history of Bromwich Hall and medieval West Bromwich with a seated talk, then explore with a guided tour. Tickets cost 3.00 which includes a hot drink. 10.30 am start, doors will open at 10:15 am.
Babies Adventures In Music at Bromwich Hall Museum
A music performance that is designed to enchant and entertain babies from 0 18 months. Described by audiences as magical, playful and mesmerising - with parents often delighted that the shows are as much for them as they are for their little ones. BAM performances are led by singer and harpist Sam Frankie Fox and multi-instrumentalist Ricardo Santos Rocha and the productions are supported by Curiosity Productions. Sam and Ricardo are very warm hosts as well as skilful musicians and Early Years specialists. Their combined experience and playful personalities ensure that events have an inviting, stimulating and relaxed atmosphere. Originally from Wales and Portugal, the BAM artistic directors are based in the Midlands and work locally, nationally and internationally. They love to perform music from across the globe, so every performance includes a rich variety of songs from different cultures (in a range of languages) and unusual and exciting instruments. Suitable for babies 0-18 months and their families and friends Performances are 30 minutes long Tickets pay what you can from 5 for adult and child (recommended 8), additional adult ticket from 2, additional child ticket from 2

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