Multistory

In 2025, we welcomed Esme Eaton to the team on a student placement, where she gained insight into the process of organising community events, installation exhibitions and supporting artists. As part of her placement she also developed a new sound work inspired by Sandwell's green spaces. "I was inspired by Multistory’s support of green spaces in Sandwell to create a sound-art composition that capt...

“There was a saying in West Brom, for a long, long time: ‘If you didn’t work at K&J, you knew someone that did’.” – Karen Radburn (employee at K&J) Featuring fascinating ‘herstories’, this podcast reflects on the working lives of women employed at Kenrick & Jefferson printers in West Bromwich, before it closed in 1993. Artist Sophie Huckfield speaks to local women about their contribution to the p...

‘From Tip to Tranquillity’ is a post-walk talk with some of the attendees of the Sandwell Stride walking for well-being group over several weeks. The walks too place in and around Sheepwash Nature Reserve in Great Bridge, Tipton.

'Apna Wellness’ explores Sandwell’s parks, gardens and allotments and the positive impact they can have on the Sikh community. I interviewed Parminder, Joga, Kieran and Shin about local green spaces in relation to health and wellbeing and how we can engage with environmental issues. What came out is that 'communication' and 'connection' is key.

Rawhead & Bloody Bones: The Curse of Windmill End, is a new scary folk story based on the Black Country Bogeymen, Rawhead & Bloody Bones, their encounter with a local pit owner and a curse laid upon him by a boy who died in his mine. The story is set at the Windmill End mine in Rowley Regis and follows the circumstances of the building of Cobb’s Engine House which now stands at Warrens Hall nature...

Whoever Heard of a Purple Carrot’ explores the benefits of growing your own fruit and vegetables using Jaime Upton’s extensive knowledge and experience of working for Ideal for All’s allotments in Sandwell. Join Jaime to get some ideas for growing your own food and exploring local sustainability post-pandemic.

‘Drowning in Plastic’ is a discussion into how the overuse of plastic affects our society. Grace Dore interviews family members from three generations, beginning with Aliya, Zoe and Dean, looking at their views on how plastic affects them.

In ‘Back to Green’, Episode 2 of the Sandwell Stories: Going Green podcast, the Campbell family present ‘Growing Up Green’ which documents their journey as they strive to embrace eco-friendliness in their daily lives. The show is co-hosted by 9-year-old Theo and his mum, Amy, who are from Bearwood. They delve into various forms of climate action as a family, such as growing their own veg, recyclin...

In ‘Back to Green’, Episode 1 of Sandwell Stories: Going Green, poet, performer & playwright Brendan Hawthorne looks at how nature is reclaiming old industrial sites and canal systems. He shows their place as beautiful oases and valuable breathing spaces for health and leisure in a post-industrial urbanised landscape. He explores this topic with fantastic guests: Andrew Felton, Shona Gilsenan, Ker...

This year, we welcomed two young people as guest producers to the Sandwell Stories podcast. They received mentoring and wrote and produced their own podcast episode, that explores issues that are important to them. This second episode, by Naomi Olaoye, focusses on cancel culture, and the effects of social media on mental health and community.

This year, we welcomed two young people as guest producers to the Sandwell Stories podcast. They received mentoring and wrote and produced their own podcast episode, that explores issues that are important to them. This first episode, by Gemma Larkin, explores love between queer women and the erasure of lesbian histories - with a particular focus on the life and poetry of Emily Dickinson.

Abida - Grasshoppers Netball Club - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Amelia and Josh - Fearless MMA - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Josh - Fearless MMA - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Jean - Bournville Bowls - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Byron - Bournville Bowls - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Arjan - Sporting Khalsa FC - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Abi - Grasshoppers Netball Club - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Dan - Small Heath Athletics - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Maddie - Small Heath Athletics - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Mav - Digbeth Women's Boxing Club - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Diana - Digbeth Women's Boxing Club - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Freya - Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Jack - Aston Old Edwardians Rugby Football Club - People, Place, Sport by Multistory

Julius - Aston Old Edwardians Rugby Football Club - People, Place, Sport by Multistory