Recent building work encountered part of a medieval cemetery at St John’s Almshouses in Lichfield, which included at least two black people of African descent. This fascinating discovery challenges many preconceptions about medieval society and even perhaps what it is to be British. Find out more with Dr Cathy Coutts: Senior Archaeologist with Archaeology Warwickshire.
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UB40 – 2026 UK Tour
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Join the Black Country Living Museum on Saturday 20 June as Windrush Stories Day returns celebrating the real…
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Beverley Knight returns to her home city for a triumphant headline date at The Civic at The Halls….
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More than just a tribute show, American Four Tops is a heartfelt homage to one of the most…
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Sylvia tells the powerful and often overlooked story of Sylvia Pankhurst — a fearless, complex and determined figure…
Ballet Black at 25
Ballet Black at 25 comes to the Belgrade Theatre for a special one-night performance, celebrating 25 years of…