Have you ever wondered what life was like in the Black Country when the Romans arrived, or during the reign of Queen Victoria? This lively local history takes young readers on a journey through the past of the place they call home.
Packed with a handy timeline, imagined first-hand accounts, old photographs of places children will recognise, and top facts, it brings the area's story to life, from early settlers to the coal mines, ironworks and chain-makers that made the Black Country famous.
Written by local authors working with educational and local history experts, it's history on your doorstep and a brilliant way to discover how your town came to be.
