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The Black Country Living Museum

Posted by Katherine on July 27, 2012 in 19th Century, 20th Century, Exhibitions

I visited the Black Country Living Museum last month, which is just outside Dudley near Birmingham. It’s an interesting mix of museum and reconstructed town with actors, reconstructed shops, an old mine and a canal with tunnels. It’s huge and…

Warwick Castle versus Kenilworth Castle

Posted by Katherine on July 26, 2011 in 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, Local, Medieval

If you’re visiting Warwickshire, the two historical attractions that are most eagerly advertised are Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle and they are both worth a visit. However do not assume that they are similar as although they both have fascinating…