CELEBRATED Black Country historian Ned Williams will be giving an illustrated talk to members of the Clent History Society tonight (Wednesday).

He will be speaking about the history of the Englishman's home from the elegant buildings, now centuries old, to the prefabricated houses of the 1940s.

It will be held at the Clent Parish Hall, in Church Avenue, at 8pm and non-members are always welcome. Admission is £1, including a cup of tea and coffee afterwards.

For further details call Carole Hodgson on 01562 885759.