Fatal Transport Accidents in the West Midlands - 1820s to 1920s

The next meeting of the Society takes place on Thursday 14th November at 7:30 pm in St. Andrew's Church, Bilston Street, Sedgley. The speaker is Quintin Watt a retired history teacher and currently minute secretary of the Black Country Society. He is particularly interested in West Midlands history and First World War history.

Quintin's illustrated presentation covers a century of tragic mishaps on road, water and rail in the days when health & safety regulations were non-existent.

Stories of stagecoach incidents, canal drownings, runaway trains and trams reveal fascinating details of everyday life as well as the dangers of using public transport.

This is a chance to hear about accidents in familiar locations such as Wolverhampton, Tipton, Dudley and Brierley Hill as well as farther afield.

Do come along and bring your friends.

Admission is £2 – exact amount appreciated.