I was lucky to attend the festival last Saturday at the Black Country Living Museum.
The weather was fabulous and there were stalls, a march in period costume and a full programme of entertainment as well as the museum to look round.
The festival is to remember a group of women chainmakers in Cradely Heath in 1910 who went on strike to enforce a minimum wage. The tale of exploited women workers in sweat shops makes me think how little has changed.
It also shows that organised workers in active trade unions can make real achievements if we stand together.
It is a great day out for adults or families.
Try and attend next year
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