The first lecture of the new year will take place on January 28 at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley.

Paul Harding will consider ‘The Great Depression’-The greatest slump the world has ever seen.

Hunger marches and the plight of the working classes are discussed.

This is a period in our history when their seemed no light at the end of the tunnel-the Black Country did not escape.

Visitors are welcome.

Admission £1.50 to include light refreshments.