Guided Walk: Dudley No. 2 Canal Trail
Saturday 21st February, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for a guided walk exploring the industrial heritage of the Dudley No2 Canal.
This trail, which has been devised by Trustee Philip Adams and WMHT Heritage Assistant Poppy Griffiths, features paintings and drawings completed by Philip in the 1950s/60s. It highlights features which have changed or ceased to exist and the walk takes about two hours along the towpath providing a pleasantly changed landscape of scenery and history from Hawne Basin to Windmill End.
Joining us on the walk will be well-known poet Heather Wastie, who has written about this canal and will recite and play for us some pieces which reflect the canal’s past life. Philip Adams will speak about his art and reminisce about early experiences on the canal.
Please note that this walk will take approximately 2 hours. The path is mostly flat, aside from short up/downhill sections, however there are limited opportunities to rest and no toilet facilities once the walk has commenced.
There is a charge of £10 per person for this event.
Please click the button to book via Eventbrite.
Alternatively, please book by emailing events@wmht.org.uk, and make payment via bank transfer to the details below with the reference ‘Canal Trail’:
Account: West Midlands Heritage Trust
Sort Code:40-52-40
Account number: 00037743
Online Talk: Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
Online Talk
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
29th January 2026 – 7:30pm
Join us for an engaging Zoom talk on Thursday 29th January exploring the remarkable work and legacy of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), kindly delivered by SPAB Chief Executive Matthew Slocombe.
Founded in 1877 by William Morris and Philip Webb, SPAB is often described as the original “anti-scrape” movement. SPAB was created to challenge unsympathetic restoration and to protect Britain’s most beautiful and historic buildings, values shared closely by West Midlands Heritage Trust. Matthew will introduce the Society’s fascinating history and discuss the issues that continue to inspire and motivate its work today.
Click the button to book your place via Eventbrite.
Alternatively, places can be booked by emailing caroline.jonesclift@wmht.org.uk
There is a suggested £5 donation for this talk; payment can be made via Eventbrite when booking or by bank transfer to West Midlands Heritage Trust (Sort code: 40-52-40, Account No: 00037743), using the reference WMHT SPAB talk.