Galton Bridge
Cycling is one of the things I have taken up in lockdown and that means exploring our wonderful city is much easier and actually, more enjoyable! So, a few weeks ago, armed with my camera and a water bottle (as it was ...
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Friday Photo – The Old Contempitbles
Today’s Friday photo is of a building that has no doubt been frequented by many of you as it’s a local favourite – The Old Contemptibles. Records show that there was a pub on the site since the late 18th Century. The site ...
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Friday Photo: Erdington Warehouse
This week’s Friday Photo is of a warehouse along the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal in Erdington. I’m not sure exactly when it dates from and there’s a real lack of information available about this part of the canal stretch, despite some gems that ...
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Friday Photo – J.W. Evans Silver Factory
This week’s Friday Photo is of J.W. Evans Silver Factory on Albion Street in the Jewellery Quarter. The Grade II* listed building dates from 1881, and is a complete-surviving historic factory, full of drop stamps, fly presses and trinkets of all sorts. ...
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Friday Photo – The Reliance Works, Pickering & Mayell
This week’s Friday photo is of a JQ favourite located on Caroline Street. Formally the Reliance Works of Pickering & Mayell Ltd, this property dates from 1826 and was originally constructed as a pair of houses with rear workshops. Spot the beautifully-preserved ...
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Friday Photo – 48 Frederick Street
Yep. I’m still in the Jewellery Quarter which is probably to be expected by now. I will venture out of its boundaries soon – I promise. This week’s Friday Photo is definitely a building you’ve most likely walked past but maybe never looked ...
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Friday Photo – Barclays Bank
So, you’ve guessed it! I am back in the Jewellery Quarter. Yes, I know I need to mix things up a bit, but two weeks ago, I had the chance to go on top of the Big Peg roof and photograph our ...
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Friday Photo – The Ringway
Today’s Friday Photo takes us a building located on Smallbrook Queensway and one that was key in the city’s Inner Ring Road scheme in the 1950s. The Ringway (formally known as the Ringway Centre) is a locally listed building designed by architect ...
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Friday Photo – Frederick Street Townhouse
I’m back in the Jewellery Quarter for this week’s Friday Photo. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever really left. There are just too many wonderful buildings with stories to tell. This Friday, we’re on Frederick Street which is home to the ...
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Friday Photo – Burne-Jones House
This week’s Friday Photo is of the Art Deco inspired Burne-Jones House situated on Bennetts Hill and the site of the former birthplace and home of one of Birmingham’s favourite sons, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, 19th-century artist. Bennetts Hill was originally created as ...
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