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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Coffin Fittings Works Celebrate Life

Posted June 9th, 2011 by BCT with No Comments

Time moves on at the Coffin Fittings Works - Stop the Clocks!
As the products from the Coffin Fittings Works have been used in the celebration of lives for over 100 years, so the cast of Tin Box Company celebrate a particular life ...

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Ashton & Moore (Metal Colourers) Ltd.

Posted November 4th, 2008 by BCT with 2 Comments

3 Legge Lane - Ashton & More. Photo by focalplane, who's father ran the business.
There is a wonderful short history at the end of this link of Ashton & Moore, a Birmingham firm specialising in coatings for the aerospace industry.  It is ...

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Birmingham’s Retort House to become a base for homeless people.

Posted September 28th, 2008 by BCT with 2 Comments

Gas Retort House, image from wikipedia.
Earlier this month the homeless charity Crisis reported that they have secured a two million pound investment from the Department of Communities and Local Government to help turn the Grade II* former Retort House in Gas Street ...

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