Undoubtedly, the Black Country is sometimes disregarded, which irritates us, and we make an effort to always emphasise the good things about our area.
The area comprises of the boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.
There’s so many amazing things about the region.
But where to start?
There’s of course, our fantastic green spaces such as Sandwell Country Park to strong regional newspapers - including the Express & Star.
We’ve whittled it down to only nine things but we’re sure that you’ll be able to name so much more if you know and love the region.
Let us know in the comments if there’s anything we’ve missed off the list!
Without further ado, here are 9 things that would make anyone proud to be from the Black Country.
5. Black Country Living Museum
The museum takes you back in time to a place where you are brought back to the Industrial Revolution. Most of us are guaranteed to have visited whether that be on school trip years ago to visiting on a day off. This open-air museum in Dudley has more than 80 reconstructed shops, houses, and industrial workshops. | The Black Country Living Museum
6. Accent
If you live in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton than you've definitely heard this accent before. Lenny Henry is known nationwide for having a Black Country accent. | Steve Ullathorne Photo: Steve Ullathorne
7. Strong football tradition
Lots of fabulous teams with a rich tradition. Prime among them being Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Bromwich Albio and Walsall. As recently as yesterday. Wolverhampton Wanderers Women celebrated a historic promotion to the Women’s Super League. | Wolves
8. Sandwell Valley Country Park
So many amazing green spaces in the Black country. This park is known all over the region for its farmland, woods, and lakes. | Google Maps