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Join us at Wednesbury Library for a fascinating talk by Andrew Lound on when Birmingham goes to War!

1938-39 was a remarkable period in the life of Britain, Birmingham born Neville Chamberlain was Prime Minister and his attempts to prevent a European war seemed at first to have been successful, but as we know war came and Birmingham like the rest of the country turned out its lights and went to war. This newly researched presentation looks at Birmingham people during the war focusing attention on Soho Foundry as well as the darkened streets of the City.

New information gleamed from German and British archives presents an interesting picture of wartime Birmingham. Stunningly illustrated with many unpublished images, sound effects, music, video and animation this is a presentation that will bring back memories or introduce the subject to a new generation.