Martin Parr's Black Country Stories

An audio slideshow of traditional Black Country food described by those who make and eat it.

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From the traditional salon of Susan’s Hairdressers in West Bromwich to Markies Freestyle Barbers in Wolverhampton on this audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

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Photographer Martin Parr uses signs to tell the story of the Black Country

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Traditional Walsall tanneries and saddleries and lock manufacturers on this audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

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An example of traditional, handcrafted architectural ironmongery in Walsall and aluminium casting in West Bromwich on this audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

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Chain makers in Cradley Heath and spring manufacturers in West Bromwich feature on this audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

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Typical weekdays in local high streets, markets and grocery stores at the Black Country on this audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

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The passion for football in the Black Country and the rivalry between two of its clubs is captured on this slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

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Working men’s clubs, jazz venues, karaoke nights and nightclubbing in the Black Country on this audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

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This audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs features the places where young people meet and enjoy themselves in Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton

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A series of portraits taken by Martin Parr whilst documenting life in the Black Country

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A series of portraits taken by Martin Parr whilst documenting life in the Black Country

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Varied places of worship and religious rituals, weddings and festivals throughout the Black Country on this audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

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An audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs depicting the events taking place around the St George's Day Parade in West Bromwich

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Walsall's celebrations for the Royal Wedding at street parties, cafes, people's homes and the big party at one of Walsall's gay bars on this audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

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In this 1986 clip, Martin Parr can be seen taking photographs around Manchester

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The local celebrations in Wolverhampton for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on this audio slideshow of Martin Parr's photographs

DURATION: 4 MINS

Martin Parr’s Black Country Stories is a photographic portrait of the lives of people from the Black Country. His photographs are complemented by oral histories and sound recordings that have been produced by West Bromwich based art organisation, Multistory, into a series of short films.

DURATION: 5 MINS