New Futures for Birmingham`s Historic Buildings

Can you play a part in helping everyone feel like a member of the National Trust by 2020?

Posted October 17th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

Here is an exciting job opportunity at the National Trust to help them achieve this ambition. Birmingham is a vibrant and dynamic city and one with a rich history and culture. Due to its large and diverse population, the city has a vital role ...

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Introducing BCT’s three new Trustees

Posted October 10th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

We’ve allowed Jenni Waugh, Rachel Cockett and William Lilley a few weeks to settle into their roles as Trustee Directors for Birmingham Conservation Trust, but the time has come to officially welcome them to the team and find out a little bit ...

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The marvellous macabre; Coffin Fitting Works by candlelight

Posted October 8th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with 1 Comment

For the first time, Birmingham Conservation Trust is offering special twilight tours of the Grade II* listed Newman Brothers Coffin Fitting Works in the Jewellery Quarter between 26 October and 3 November to raise money for its restoration project which starts early ...

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Award winning building preservation trust seeks dynamic new leader

Posted October 5th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

Birmingham Conservation Trust, which delivered the award winning Birmingham Back to Backs project, is seeking a dynamic new leader.   The Trust is at an exciting period of development with Newman Brothers Coffin Fittings Works project due to commence on site next year, a ...

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Support the work of The News Team by collecting Birmingham Mail Tokens

Posted October 3rd, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

Dear BCT Supporters,   Our young friends at The News Team are collecting tokens from the Birmingham Mail to raise money for their work. TNT produces regular video news programmes for local schools and the Ladywood community. Children research stories, write scripts, film and ...

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After Thirteen Years BCT bids a fond farewell to Director Elizabeth Perkins

Posted October 3rd, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with 3 Comments

 For many, Elizabeth’s name is almost synonymous with the name Birmingham Conservation Trust and it’s strange that the time has arrived to say goodbye – but say goodbye we must as Elizabeth takes up an exciting new post as Project Manager at ...

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Exploring changes in Brum’s built environment over 100 years

Posted September 29th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

Fantastic post from Birmingham’s Georgian and Regency Streets blog as featured in The birmingham Daily Jenni Coles-Harris is the author. In 1750 a large town was surveyed, and a map drawn up. The map recorded 4,170 houses filled with about 23,688 people. This town ...

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Protect our Place: Civic Voice nationwide survey

Posted September 24th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

Civic Voice (an Alliance member) has just launched a new research project Protect our Place funded by English Heritage whose overall aim is to understand better the range and types of community action across England that protect and promote the historic environment. The ...

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Historic Towns Forum brings you seminars on Practical Localism

Posted September 18th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

Historic Towns Forum conferences and seminars cover a broad range of topics addressing the latest issues that impact the historic environment. The events offer best practice guidance from experts and practitioners and a valuable opportunity to network with others working in the ...

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A Mosey Down to Moseley Road Baths open afternoon

Posted September 18th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with 1 Comment

Last Sunday we welcomed over 130 people through the doors of historic Moseley Road Baths in Balsall Heath not to swim, but to enjoy and learn about the history of these Edwardian Grade II* public baths. Birmingham Conservation Trust worked with the Friends of Moseley Road ...

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