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None is right. Brummagem is the right'n. Has allus bin. The onny playce that must be referred to as the capital.

Fantastic food and a great atmosphere. If I remember right, the vine was the first proper desi, Soho’s tavern and the grove. But the phoenix was the first Indian pub that I ever had samosas in back in the mid 70s, they served the lads who worked at the foundries in smethwick. Keep on keeping on gentlemen

How do the countryside anglo’s feel about immigrants versus the urban english

This would probably work well in Canada too. Even better if they have karaoke and trivia nights

I'm not a white middle class so called Liberal or hippy but this is fantastic and prove positive immirgration/intergration and mixed diverse cultures can happliy live together and take mix British cultures with other's as one.....love to see a Weatherspoons version of this everywhere.....BE PROUD.

I have studied this including newspapers back to the 1800s for three years and written a book about this. I was stunned to discover that the truth was the polar opposite of what so many think today. Dudley claims (wrongly) to be the traditional Capital, but the original references to the BC ALL refer to the Staffordshire section, with Dudley lying in Worcestershire back then. Despite common modern perception, which seems to think the BC was defined by accent strength (wrong), Dudley wasn't in the original BC, Wolverhampton was, except its western side like Tettenhall/Penn. This 'County-issue' for Dudley was even highlighted by the editor of the 'Dudley Chronicle' on 7 June 1913, and he confirmed this widely-established train of thought when he wrote:- "Some correspondence has taken place this week as to which town is the 'Capital of the Black Country'. The honour is claimed for Wolverhampton, but a writer has now also claimed it for Dudley. I don't think there will be too much quarrelling in Dudley. As a matter of fact, Dudley is by no means 'Black Country', although surrounded by it. Dudley too, is in Worcestershire while the generic term 'Black Country' has, I always understood, been taken to mean the iron and coal-producing fields of South Staffordshire. Dudley can afford to let that honour pass". Indeed, ALL the original references of the BC refer to the Staffordshire section only. Furthermore, Wolverhampton was widely considered its Capital back in the industrial revolution of the 1850s-1900 when the area really got its name. Wolverhampton and Bilston was the area with the worst smog due to its numerous large iron works, as viewed by famous writers at the elevated position of Dudley Castle. Wolverhampton, contrary to popular opinion , had numerous coal mines lying on its eastern side. Back in 1840, when the region was first called the 'Black Country', and contrary to popular opinion, it was actually the thin seam mining district and not the thick seam district that most damaged the environment, as the 'Morning Chronicle' reporter highlighted in 1850: - "The appearance of the land around Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Bilston, where the thin seams principally lie, is strange in the extreme. For miles and miles, the eye ranges over wide-spreading masses of black rubbish, and hills on hills of shale, and masking, as it were, the whole face of nature". Then in 1860, author Walter White viewed the area from Dudley Castle, remarking: - "Smoke prevails, rolling and drifting, blackest over the clusters of furnaces. Only on the west and south-west was there cleanliness. There lies Netherton, a place of heavy work. Wolverhampton is visible to the north-east and thereabouts the smoke is densest. If you look at Wolverhampton, you see a great deal of dusky roofs, of sluggish smoke, and tall chimneys, so numerous that to call them a forest is hardly a figure of speech". Charles Darwin even compared the black lava beach of a Pacific island to the 'iron furnaces of Wolverhampton' (not 'iron furnaces near Wolverhampton' as has been corrupted subsequently by 1960s BC Society historians). There are a lot of miss-truths and presumptions about the history of the BC, to a point that some people in Dudley think that Wolverhampton has no claim. The misinformation and misinterpretation of our great reason is staggering. Even here, on this thread, one commentator is stating "Wolverhampton is in the BC now". WRONG - it always was, but if anything some of it less so since 1937 when a few of its politicians first suggested otherwise, "Wolverhampton is of the BC but not in it", a reflection of its then split appearance and geographical position on the edge. But traditionally it was, before Tettenhall and Penn were amalgamated. The lack of real knowledge of the original BC leads to a widespread misunderstanding of our great region. I implore people to go and study newspaper archives and read historic books, or alternatively just lazily believe current false perceptions.

More Asian success in Britain for the MSM to celebrate as the British people are silenced and replaced in their own lands

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Vous etes formidables et belle hommage a nos idoles stan et ollie . Surtout attention de ne pas vous retrouver dans un jolie pétrin.

Godbless the yam yams 💖💋 a wrench from Walsall

I only just discovered your channel and YES you are empowering others :) I'm so excited to give this mosaic thing a try ... when I have time LOL

moving tribute to stephen lawrence's memory - has moved viewers to tears.

Very inspirational!

Lovely work, well done Tom!

Very inspiring work and words that will no doubt touch alot of people from young to old. Resonating on some level with an experience,memory or story they may have gone through or heard at some stage in their lives. Continue to spread awareness and knowledge.

The point Riccardo is trying to make is to make people happy by watching his creations. Like making you in harmony with your inner child.

Good work! The world and the Black Country need more engagement with art and nature.

Awesome. Finally we got to see this work come to life. I remember you planning this and keeping it under wraps for 29 years because you want it to be displayed in a gallery setting first. I am so proud that you decided to publish your poems as well. Well done bro. 👏

I know Riccardo from a long time. He offers his art to open your soul and to make you feel in harmony with the child in you.

Great inciteful idea and very inspiring! Good job!

Sounds a great idea, have booked a date, as love filming around Wolverhampton and its changing history.

I love love love your art Fabulous ❤️

Looks great like is idea iff pubs still stay open

I've been reviewing lots of these pubs on my channel including this pub.

I love this woman's attitude

Самый узнаваемый голос из всех!Здоровья и жизненных сил Вам Nevill!!!

My alcoholic father spent many drunken days and nights here…

Noddy, you are great! Slade forever. Welcome, Slade to the 21 century!

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Cool voice of my youth!

Great Noddy !!

Україна любить і пам'ятає Ноді і Слейд!

Although my contribution be fickle and unbiased, I really do appreciate you recording my efforts in the credits. I believe that, my uncle used to look after the tennis courts, later becoming a gardener at the Walsall Arboretum, fantastic memories of growing up in a fantastic environment. 'The Arbo, you really need to visit it's magical and welcoming zest...'

Still listening! Great band and what amazing vocal.

Had my wedding reception here 22 years ago literally no issues. Omg memories

I would still love to hear Noddy sing, I get the feeling the pipes are still there. But, he picked a great time to retire and move on. There are no bad Noddy vocals! A truly special voice in Rock+Roll

Thank you SO refreshing ❤💙💜

Gudbuy T'Jane should be the English National Anthem!

Run run away, great song ,1984 ,summer, I turned 16,was living my best life

Knight Noddy.

Amen. Art is beautifully subjective and its appreciation isn't dependant on opinion.

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The real artist I found

Caroline is an inspiration for us all. She is down to earth, very approachable and an all round good person. The fact she hails from The Black Country is a bonus : )

Stourbridge is not black country neither is wolvo

Музей ‐‐ это классн ьо о оо

ВМЕСТЕ С ВАМИ ПРОШЛА МОЯ ЮНОСТЬ МОЛОДОСТЬ,,, ЗДОРОВЬЯ И УДАЧИ,,, БУДЕМ ПОМНИТЬ НЕ ЗАБУДЕМ,,, SLADE НАВСЕГДА В МОЕМ СЕРДЦЕ✌️🤘😇

Единственный и неповторимый гений!

Уже дед-пукадед, не поёт а шастает ))

there's a wench called Shirley stone who does smashing poems, funny poems. she should be published