Exhibition

Town Sparrows

6 Jul 2011 – 18 Sep 2011

Event times

WED - SAT 10AM - 5PM SUN 11AM - 3PM

Cost of entry

FREE ENTRY

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West Bromwich, United Kingdom

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Travel Information

  • Located within a few minutes walk of West Bromwich Bus Station and West Bromwich Central Metro Station
  • Nearest train station: Sandwell & Dudley
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Town Sparrows is a delightful film of childhood in Oldbury.

About

Made by Frank Wakeman in the 1940s, the film follows a day in the life of a group of Oldbury children, their journey to and from school, time at school, playing after school in Birchley Park and in the canal. The film includes scenes of the old canal (now filled in), houses in the Albert Street area, the market and general shots of Oldbury town. Gallery Opening Times: Wednesday to Saturday - 10am - 5pm Sunday - 11am - 3pm Open daily throughout the summer holidays (23 July to 4 Sept)

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