Events on Thursday 17 Sept
100 Years of Camera Making in Birmingham
17-Sept 10am-1pm, Exhibition, Free
Explore local historian James Furnival’s collection of historical cameras and photographic equipment made in Birmingham
A gift to the City: Cannon Hill Park
17-Sept 10am–11.30am, Free, Walk
A guided walk looking at the history of this award-winning city park.
The Sweet Life of Bournville Exhibition
An exhibition of over 400 archival photographs of George Cadbury’s Bournville, presented by The Bournville Society history group.
Woodcock Street Baths: Guided Tour & Swim
17-Sept 10.30am-11.30am, Free, Tour
A guided tour of Birmingham’s oldest operational swimming pool with optional swim.
Canals and Victorians to today’s city
On this guided walk we look at early development right up to the present day.
Discovering Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Take the ‘secret canal’ to the Jewellery Quarter and understand Jewellery Quarter industries from artisan jeweller’s right up to giants of electroplating and pen nib manufacturing.
Kathleen Dayus and other Jewellery Quarter Gems
17-Sept 2pm-3.30pm, Free, Walk
Join us for a guided tour & talk on the life and times of local author Kathleen Dayus
JQ Heritage Projects
17-Sept 3pm-3.30pm, Free, Online
Get the latest updates during this live session from Activity Programme Managers for two of the Jewellery Quarter heritage projects.
The story of Matthew Boulton and Soho House
Soho House was the home of the great industrialist Matthew Boulton for over 40 years. This live online talk will look at Matthew Boulton and members of the Lunar Society.
John Madin’s Domestic Buildings in Edgbaston
Join Brutiful Birmingham for a virtual tour of John Madin’s domestic dwellings on Calthorpe Estate.
Birmingham Co-op History display
17-Sept 7am-8pm, Exhibition, Free
This photographic display will tell the story of co-operative trading in Birmingham from the founding of the Birmingham Co-operative Industrial Society in 1881 onwards
Defiant on the main line
17-Sept 7pm-7.05pm, Free, Online
A video of one of our famous steam locomotives on the main line.
The ‘Best of Birmingham’ running tour
Are you looking for a heritage experience in Birmingham with a difference? This is the perfect way to get a complete taster of the city. On the run of course.
Walk to support Heritage
During Birmingham Heritage week, why not walk to support heritage? Sign up to take a #BHWwalk between 10–20 Sept
Centenary Square and Canals
Virtual tour around Centenary Square and along the canals which can also be done on your phone or tablet in the city centre as a real walk.
Birmingham’s Central Squares
Come on a virtual visit to some of Birmingham’s key central squares. Or take yourself into town for a self-guided walking tour using this tour on your phone or tablet.
Events on Thursday 17 Sept
100 Years of Camera Making in Birmingham
17-Sept 10am-1pm, Exhibition, Free
Explore local historian James Furnival’s collection of historical cameras and photographic equipment made in Birmingham
A gift to the City: Cannon Hill Park
17-Sept 10am–11.30am, Free, Walk
A guided walk looking at the history of this award-winning city park.
The Sweet Life of Bournville Exhibition
An exhibition of over 400 archival photographs of George Cadbury’s Bournville, presented by The Bournville Society history group.
Woodcock Street Baths: Guided Tour & Swim
17-Sept 10.30am-11.30am, Free, Tour
A guided tour of Birmingham’s oldest operational swimming pool with optional swim.
Canals and Victorians to today’s city
On this guided walk we look at early development right up to the present day.
Discovering Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Take the ‘secret canal’ to the Jewellery Quarter and understand Jewellery Quarter industries from artisan jeweller’s right up to giants of electroplating and pen nib manufacturing.
Kathleen Dayus and other Jewellery Quarter Gems
17-Sept 2pm-3.30pm, Free, Walk
Join us for a guided tour & talk on the life and times of local author Kathleen Dayus
JQ Heritage Projects
17-Sept 3pm-3.30pm, Free, Online
Get the latest updates during this live session from Activity Programme Managers for two of the Jewellery Quarter heritage projects.
The story of Matthew Boulton and Soho House
Soho House was the home of the great industrialist Matthew Boulton for over 40 years. This live online talk will look at Matthew Boulton and members of the Lunar Society.
John Madin’s Domestic Buildings in Edgbaston
Join Brutiful Birmingham for a virtual tour of John Madin’s domestic dwellings on Calthorpe Estate.
Birmingham Co-op History display
17-Sept 7am-8pm, Exhibition, Free
This photographic display will tell the story of co-operative trading in Birmingham from the founding of the Birmingham Co-operative Industrial Society in 1881 onwards
Defiant on the main line
17-Sept 7pm-7.05pm, Free, Online
A video of one of our famous steam locomotives on the main line.
The ‘Best of Birmingham’ running tour
Are you looking for a heritage experience in Birmingham with a difference? This is the perfect way to get a complete taster of the city. On the run of course.
Walk to support Heritage
During Birmingham Heritage week, why not walk to support heritage? Sign up to take a #BHWwalk between 10–20 Sept
Centenary Square and Canals
Virtual tour around Centenary Square and along the canals which can also be done on your phone or tablet in the city centre as a real walk.
Birmingham’s Central Squares
Come on a virtual visit to some of Birmingham’s key central squares. Or take yourself into town for a self-guided walking tour using this tour on your phone or tablet.
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