Join us for a fascinating, slightly macabre journey into the darker corners of our regional heritage. Based on her popular book, local author Karen Evans returns to Much Wenlock to explore the 19th-century history that the official Victorian tourist guides chose to ignore.

Forget grand industrial achievements - this talk uncovers the daily hardships, bizarre accidents and shocking true crimes that shaped the lives of ordinary Brummies.

What to Expect:

• Bizarre Victorian Mishaps: Hear the unbelievable, true records of locals who met highly unusual ends, from swallowing false teeth to a lightning strike that simultaneously triggered 43,000 factory explosions.
• True Crime & Street Disputes: Explore the gritty realities of 19th-century street brawls, local executions and the notorious court cases of the era.
• Everyday Scams: Discover the shocking social history of the time, including the infamous horsemeat scandals of the local markets.