The launch for ‘Black Country Man’ took place on 18 June, 2015 at the Town Hall, West Bromwich. It was a celebration event for the men who participated in this project, their friends and family. There were speeches, book readings, magic tricks and song; washed down with tea, Cradley Heath’s finest bread pudding and local pork pie.

Production team, interviewees and the Deputy Mayor of Sandwell Council, Mrs Julie Webb. Black Country Man launch. Town Hall, West Bromwich.

Graham Peet (picture research & book design) making a speech, Black Country Man launch. Town Hall, West Bromwich.

Interviewers Emma Purshouse and Neil Price making speeches, Black Country Man launch. Town Hall, West Bromwich.
Black Country Man is a specially commissioned Multistory publication. Visit our shop to purchase a copy.