Historian Carl Chinn has produced a book which combines memories of The Black Country's people and places together with their long and proud industrial heritage.

Chapters cover traditional industries such as mining and chainmaking and there are tales of colourful characters including boxing legend The Tipton Slasher and chainmaker Lucy Woodall.

Carl also describes the development of The Black Country dialect and the close community spirit of the area.

Also of interest:

Black Country Memories 2

Black Country Memories 3

Black Country Memories 4

Black Country Memories 5