Victorian Christmas evenings bring festive cheer to Black Country Living Museum
Visitors to the Black Country Living Museum have been taking a step back in time for a Christmas filled with roasted chestnuts, traditional fish and chips and gas powered lighting.
A series of Victorian Christmas evenings have been held at the Dudley-based museum allowing families to see the nostalgic excitement of a proper Victorian Christmas.
A full cast of actors have brought famous scenes from classics like A Christmas Carol to life and visitors have enjoyed watching a pantomime version of Hansel and Gretel performed by entertainers Fizzog Productions.
There were houses to explore offering open fireplaces and simple period celebrations.
The canalside village was illuminated by gas and candlelight at the weekend, serving as a backdrop for a host of period entertainment such as carol singing, brass bands, street entertainers and comedic panto.
Roast meat and chestnuts were also available from vendors in the streets, while visitors also enjoyed rides.
Youngsters had the opportunity to meet Father Christmas by the fireside and were given sweets in return.
Mother-of-three Laura Hayward brought her children Gertie, aged five, and three-year-old Grayson, along to the event.
The 33-year-old, of Dudley, said: "It was magical. We've never been before and they absolutely loved it.
"They met Santa and got a lollipop.
"We went on the fair, to the chip shop and sweet shop. We watched a street performance of A Christmas Carol.
"It was very, very busy," she said.
Mother-of-one Sheree Evans, of Rowley Regis, enjoyed the event with her four-year-old niece Rayan Alboraiki (corr) and other family members.
The 29-year-old said: "We thought it was really good.
"There were lots of different food stalls. It was kid friendly as well.
"We'd definitely go back. My niece really like the stilt walkers and all the singers were in character," she added.
The sold-out event started on Friday (19) and runs until tomorrow. (Tue)
