Walking around the Jewellery Quarter there are some interesting examples of letterboxes, this example is on 85, 87 and 87A, Victoria Street, which is a purpose built works, circa 1870. It appears to be an original cast Iron example, with a distinctive ...
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Today’s Friday photo is a feature brick from the new Birmingham Assay Office on Moreton street. The Birmingham Assay Office was founded in 1773 to provide assaying and hallmarking of precious metal items, as required by the Hallmarking Act. It is one of ...
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In the heart of the Jewellery Quarter nestled in-between the rows of Jewellers shops is a factory frozen in time exhibiting traditional methods of Jewellery making and production. The building and its contents are a physical reminder of Birmingham’s industrial past and the ...
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Last month I listed in two posts the 10 most popular books bought by our supporters (if you buy through any of our Amazon links ( http://amzn.to/birminghamconserv ) on this site we get 5% of what you spend but you pay the ...
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