The Black Country was the heart of the industrial revolution in terms of the iron it produced and made into nails, anchors, chains etc. in fact anything which was made from iron. It also mined vast quantities of coal and limestone.
Chain making.
Not all the exhibits are from the 18th century. Here Graham is at the hardware store looking for 'Fork Handles'
Of course Bovril was a popular nutritional drink so I thought that I should try a cup.
A 1930's funfair is also here.
and what better way to travel than on a Trolley Bus.
Where else should you buy the petrol.
This is a small part of the site which we could see from our boat mooring, taken after the museum had closed for the day.
You can also take a trip into the Dudley canal tunnel to see the vast caverns and to have a try at "legging" your way through.
On Sunday evening we visited Mad O' Rourkes Pie Factory, about a 10 minute walk away.
We have filled with water and are ready for an early start and the 21 locks of the Wolverhampton flight.
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