Torange from public works has been collaborating with Katy Beinart as described in previous post.
Black Country Living Museum
Katy visited the museum and photographed various relevant items.
She talked to the people running 'shops' including the bakery,
confectioners, pub and homes. This was useful to find out what the
traditional cakes and bread would have been so we make them for the
cafe. Katy also met with the education officer who was really keen
to be involved in some way and was going to check budgets and
timings and get back to us.
Sandwell Farm Museum
Katy visited the museum and spoke with John Stokes, who is an
archivist and historian, based there, and also responsible for
natural history of the area. He was very interested in hearing
about the project and in finding out more about the history of
Charlemont. He also said he could do a talk as part of the shop
programme. He has since been in touch with further information
about the history of the area.
For more updates also check
http://www.multistory.org.uk/blog/program-for-the-shop/ and
http://www.multistory.org.uk/blog/making-progress-in-charlemont/