This book captures in photographs the people and lifestyle of the industrial areas of Lye and Wollescote in the Black Country of the West Midlands. Whilst there is no text, each of the photographs is well captioned, including historical details and the names of places and people where known. For a genealogist with research interests in the Black Country, this is a treasure trove. For those with an interest in the industrial history of England, this should likewise prove useful. For others, a fascinating glimpse of this corner of Britain.