Lovely Day

[Caran]

Had a family day out with OH, daughter, SIL and 5 grandchildren. We went to Dudley Black Country Museum. Not been there for about 20 years. We walked underground in the mines, did a canal trip underground, had fish and chips cooked in dripping (delicious) looked in very old houses, the kids were fascinated when I told them about dolly tubs and possers. Mangles,ranges, back boilers and dampers. The weather was kind, by sunny but biting cold. Grandson did his usual posing, I don't need my coat!! He felt the cold in the underground canal trip! The staff were superb, so helpful, in most buildings there was someone in costume explaining what it was about and the history of the place. We also got a ticket for free entry as many times as we want later in the year.
Altogether a really good day. Just a recommendation not a question.

[tonyav]

Yes it does Dee.

[TheOtherHalf]

I went to Dudley Zoo on school trip many years ago too. But Ive never been to Dudley Black Country Museum, didnt even know there was one. All my late dads family were from Dudley area

[tonyav]

Anyhoo it's pronounced as Dudlie.

[murraymints]

Beamish really good...Also a mining museum nearby ..

[sunny-dave]

Have you been to the "Back to Backs" in Birmingham, Caran?

If you liked the Black Country Museum I think you'd enjoy them too :

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birmingham-back-to-backs/