New Futures for Birmingham`s Historic Buildings

Stop the Clocks returns to the Coffin Fittings Works

Posted September 5th, 2011 by BCT with No Comments

Stop the Clocks is returning to Newman Brothers Coffin Fittings Factory from the 28th September- 1st October 2011 after a sell-out run in June 2011.The first performance piece to take place in the factory, which was closed in 1999, Stop the Clocks ...

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Explore Birmingham’s heritage on Heritage Open Days

Posted August 31st, 2011 by BCT with No Comments

It’s that wonderful time of year again when hidden heritage comes to light and when you can get in free at places that normally charge. Heritage Open Days take place from 8th – 11th September. All over Birmingham places will be opening ...

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Love heritage? Come and join us!

Posted August 8th, 2011 by BCT with 1 Comment

Do you care about Birmingham’s heritage?
You could be just the person we need. If you have skills and experience in industry or business, you can help us. We need volunteer trustee directors who are really enthusiastic about saving significant historic buildings from ...

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Shakespeare Memorial Room

Posted August 5th, 2011 by BCT with No Comments

Whether you love or hate Birmingham’s most talked about 20th Century building –the Central Library, is home to the Shakespeare Memorial Room. The room, created in 1882 to house the Shakespeare Library, was designed by John Henry Chamberlain who was responsible for ...

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Bell’s Farm – result!

Posted August 3rd, 2011 by BCT with No Comments

Restored in the 1980s, the double gabled frontage of Bell's Farm requires some repair
The restoration of the fire damaged rear wing at Bell's Farm will revitalise the whole place
 
Fantastic news today that the restoration work will start at the wonderful 17th century ...

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