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Tipton Road,
The Black Country Museum as its name suggests gives visitors a taste of what life was like in the Black Country in years gone by. The museum has been developed by moving buildings brick by brick - cottages, chapel, swimming baths, public house etc. and is situated right on the canalside which played such an important part in the daily lives of black country people. There's a lot to do and see here - an old fashioned funfair, go underground into a coal mine, buy things from the traditional shops and go into the cottages to see how they lived. There's a school, a working pub(the Bottle and Glass), ironworks, chainmaking shop and loads more. Take a trolley ride to the museum from the ticket hall and see the museum guides dressed in costume who make it come alive. There are lots of places to eat and drink but if you want the really tasty fish and chips you will probably have to queue a long time even before the shop is open!Our visit was really interesting but could be a bit pricey with the admission and what we spent inside. As most of it is outside, hope that the weather is dry when you visit.
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