# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Why the "Black Country"?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Why the Black Country? is a lively presentation that weaves together history, music, and humour to celebrate one of Britain’s most distinctive regions. Through stories of industrial heritage, local character, and the pride that binds its people, John Homer reveals what makes the Black Country unique – and why it continues to inspire such affection today. Expect a mix of insight, laughter, and a true flavour of Black Country life.

 

About the Speaker
John Homer is a historian, poet, and performer, born and raised in Quarry Bank and a lifelong resident of the Black Country. A familiar face at the Black Country Living Museum, where his engaging character performances have reached global audiences, John has built a reputation as a storyteller who brings the region’s past to life. With a background in community work and public speaking, he now shares his passion for the Black Country through talks, performances, and writing.

 
About the Venue

Our monthly events are based at Penn Bowling Club, 10 Manor Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5PY. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, has good parking, toilet facilities and a bar. For users of public transport, the 15/16 bus routes along the Penn Road can be followed by a short walk up Manor Road to the venue.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wolverhampton/why-the-black-country/200028924403438
- **Event Categories**: performances, art, literary-art, entertainment, public-speaking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wolverhampton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Penn Bowling
- **lat**: 52.559338952587
- **long**: -2.1494690848592
- **full address**: Penn Bowling, 35 Rylands Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 5, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Why the "Black Country"? being held?
  - **A:** Why the "Black Country"? takes place on Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm at Penn Bowling, 35 Rylands Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 5, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Why the "Black Country"??
  - **A:** Why the "Black Country"? is organized by The Museum of Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Why the "Black Country"? is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wolverhampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Why the "Black Country"? sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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