Festivities and ancient folklore at West Bromwich Green Man Festival
A museum came to life with noise and colour as the Green Man Festival returned to the Black Country.
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Fire-breathing, dancing and parades were all part of the fun as the Oak House Museum in West Bromwich celebrated the ancient traditions of Green Man folklore.
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Families came out to enjoy the festivities, with the crowds boosted by the sunny spring weather.
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And there was plenty to keep visitors entertained, including 17th-century folk tales and blacksmith demonstrations. Morris dancers skipped along the streets, while there were also battle re-enactments.