Five Black Country Towns Bid to Become the UK's First Town of Culture

Five Black Country towns bid to become the UK's first Town of Culture

FIVE Black Country towns have entered the running to become the UK’s first ever Town of Culture

Over 400 towns fighting for the UK ‘Culture’ crown

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has visited the Museum of Liverpool to see a digital exhibition celebrating the towns bidding to become the UK’s first Town of Culture.  The government said it received 398 applications, representing more than 400 towns across the UK, after launching the competition last year. As part of the bidding process, towns were asked to submit a digital postcard showcasing its community. The postcards will remain on display a…