Taken at sunset, today’s Friday Photo is of St Edburgh’s Church, also known as Old Yardley Church, dating back to the 13th century. The church, which was part of Lichfield Diocese is today a grade-I listed building and is nestled away in Yardley Conservation Area. ...
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My name is Katie Kershaw and I am one of BCT’s trustees. I became involved with the Trust because I am passionate about historic buildings and my home city of Birmingham. I am enormously grateful for the fantastic work that the Trust ...
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My first Friday photo is something that I pass locally and often admire: the square entrance tower of Bournville Junior School. The building is Grade II listed and was built on Bournville Village Green in 1905. It was designed by local architect William Alexander ...
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This week’s Friday photo concentrates on a monument, rather than a building. The ‘Sentinel’, or Spitfire sculpture, as it is also known, stands proudly on the aptly-named ‘Spitfire Island’ on the Castle Bromwich and Castle Vale border, only yards from the factory ...
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Hi my name is Ellie. I’ve followed the Friday photo for quite a while and when i heard there was an opportunity to take part myself I jumped at the chance. I studied Architecture and Historic Environment Conservation and having lived in ...
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Join us to honour the lives of four famous Brummies who rest in Birmingham’s cemeteries. Ian Braisby, from Midlands Discovery Tours, will lead you round the workshops and storerooms at Newman Brothers, telling tales about notable historical figures, who may have passed on, ...
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This post was originally going to be about the work I have been doing at Birmingham University. Although it still is, its meaning has merged into learning more about this City and what it means to me, and how we all relate ...
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About two years ago I started taking the Friday photo for BCT but sadly today it is going to be my last Friday photo.So I am really glad that I get to finish off with my favorite period in history with these ...
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Yesterday, we had our first full team meeting and it marked the start of a new era! We have been joined by our new Learning Manager, Lorraine Kenny, who will be leading on education and outreach for the Coffin Works. Lorraine worked previously as the Head ...
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The Empire Cinema, Sutton Coldfield This week’s Friday Photo is of one of the city’s few remaining Art-Deco buildings, the Empire Cinema (formerly the Odeon) in Sutton Coldfield. Built in 1936, it was designed by Harry Weedon and Cecil Clavering, and is a Grade ...
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