The ‘pub’ is one of Britain’s great institutions; it was largely a Victorian creation but since the 1960’s it has been subject to rapid and often insensitive change. Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) have estimated that 39 pubs are closing each week; a loss of any heritage asset will lead to a desire to preserve [...]
Tag Archives: Victorian
Birmingham’s new Marmite Buildings?
July 4, 2010 – 11:12 am
Normally we write here about old buildings, but new buildings will (of course) be just as important to this cities architectural heritage.
There are a couple that have appeared recently which seem to attract mixed responses from people. Below are some picture of one, The Cube (all from a great series taken by The Development of [...]
Victorian Buildings of Birmingham by Roy Thornton, a book review
March 28, 2010 – 8:10 am
I really can’t resist a book laden with old photographs of Birmingham – which is why I bought Victorian Buildings of Birmingham by Roy Thornton. I’m sure we’ll end up reviewing, or perhaps describing, many more like it.
The publishers descriptions says:
Birmingham’s Victorian heritage is still surprisingly well preserved, despite much demolition during the twentieth century, [...]
Planning Approval Granted for Newman Brothers’ Coffin Works
October 16, 2008 – 3:20 pm
Great News for the trust. Now we can move ahead with work to turn this II* site into a museum and space for small businesses.
Birmingham has 2 of Britain’s 10 most endangered Victorian Buildings
September 25, 2008 – 10:55 am
Why has Birmingham got two buildings in the Victorian Society’s list of the ten most threatened in the country? Read our latest blog post to find out which buildings they are and how they got there. Just click below.
