“You will always find our voice and hear our language”: local legends talk about what the Black Country means to them

The four boroughs of Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton have always been a mixture of cultures, faiths, races and heritages, all combined under the unique name ‘The Black Country’.

The region is celebrated for its hardworking residents, its long and rich history, and most importantly, its sense of identity.

The Black Country Festival and Black Country Day, which falls on July 14th each year to coincide with the creation of the world’s first successful steam engine, ‘The Newcomen Engine’, gives our locals a chance to remember our rich cultural heritage and celebrate together. all that it means to be a resident of the Black Country.

Now, to help people remember the things that make the area great, we asked three of Black Country’s biggest local celebrities what it means to them to be ‘Black Country’.

Amy Lou

Tipton singing sensation and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Amy Lou said it’s “all about the people”.