50th anniversary of campaign to save Victoria Square Post Office
An illustrated discussion reflecting on how local action stopped the demolition of a Birmingham landmark
A Changing Landscape: Moseley Village and Its Unusual Park
Discover the history of Moseley and its park, which welcomes 50k+ visitors annually
A day of heritage crafts at Yardley
Traditional heritage crafts to see and try out, in a beautiful historic setting
A disreputable history of Birmingham’s Newhall Estate
The story of the Newhall Estate from the Norman Conquest to the 20th Century
A History of Birmingham Medicine in two dozen objects
Birmingham Medical School is more than 200 years old, see its history in two dozen objects
A Pen Museum Victorian Auction
Step into a Victorian Auction inside a pen factory in this interactive storytelling experience
A Thousand Journeys to Highbury
Celebrate travel, heritage and community from Kings Heath Station to Highbury Hall
An evening at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Visit the beautiful Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of Theotokos and Saint Andrew
An evening with George Bakewell
Join us as local historian Adam Wood brings to life the true story of George Bakewell
‘Anchors Aweigh!’
A guided walk exploring Birmingham’s nautical heritage and unexpected sea-going connections
Aston Parish Church Heritage Open Day
Join us at Aston Parish Church with tower trips and talks taking place throughout the afternoon
Backstage Tour of The Old Rep Theatre
Explore the UK’s oldest repertory theatre, discover over a century of history
Balsall Heath in Changing Times
Discover Balsall Heath through trails, visits, art, poetry, archives, interviews, photography and a touring exhibition
Behind the Picture: Discovering Lisel Haas and Grete Bermbach
Delve deeper into the Lisel Haas archive and hear what our researchers have discovered in the past year
Being John Baskerville
An illustrated presentation about John Baskerville’s work and influence in lettering and typography
Birmingham Beyond Belief: A Humanist Heritage walk
Following in the footsteps of some of Birmingham’s fearless freethinkers
Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Green Heritage in the Archive
An opportunity to explore firsthand historic plant records in our Archive
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Guided Tour: A Potted History
Discover nearly 200 years of history at one of the UK’s most significant historic botanic gardens
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Through the Lens
An opportunity to explore firsthand photographic records of the Gardens from our Archive
Birmingham Buddhist Vihara & Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
Visit the golden roofed Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
Birmingham Cathedral Guided Tour
A tour of the cathedral with a focus on the stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones
Birmingham Cathedral Guided Tour
A tour of the cathedral with a focus on the stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones
Birmingham Civic Society Blue Plaque Walk
Learn about the people, places and events behind some of Birmingham Civic Society’s Blue Plaques
Birmingham Council House Tour
Step inside Birmingham’s Council House, a landmark building at the heart of Victoria Square
Birmingham Family History Taster Session
Discover how the Library of Birmingham can help your family and local history research
Birmingham’s Victorian Murder Mile
A walk following gruesome stories from Birmingham’s past with local historian Adam Wood
Bishop Vesey Grammar School Open Afternoon
Visit the 1729 Old School House and old hall with WW1 memorial and copy of 1527 charter
Bordesley Parish church open day
A chance to look around this magnificent Byzantine revival church consecrated in 1909
Bournville Model Boat Club
A wide range of model yachts and boats in action on the water. Have a go at sailing one
Bournville Quaker Meeting House
Visit an unusually elaborate Quaker Meeting House and the only one housing an organ
Bournville Village Primary School
Visit the school, including George Hall, large frescoes and school archives
British Oak Centenary Celebrations!
Join us to celebrate 100 years since the opening of our Grade 2 Listed public house with many original features
Building the Rep on Broad Street
The story of how it came to be built and how it continues to follow the ideals of Sir Barry Jackson
Cadbury Archives, Mondelez International
A treasure trove of historical artefacts, documents and memorabilia showing the history of the Cadbury brand
Celebrating James Roberts
Celebrating the uniquely, Birmingham, post war buildings designed by a Birmingham boy
Church of the Ascension Hall Green
A chance to have a look around this beautiful Church consecrated in 1704
City of Birmingham Choir Welcome Rehearsal
Sing with or listen to the prestigious City Choir in rehearsal and learn about its history
Colmore Life: Heritage Walking Tour
A free guided walking tour exploring the history and heritage of Colmore Business District
‘Come and Take Choice of All My Library..’
View a range of items on display from The Shakespeare Collection held at the Library of Birmingham
Concert Hall Mondelez International
Opened by Cadbury in 1927. Step inside to see where many Bournville based societies once played
Curzon Street area walking tour with optional pub stop
Discover the historical and modern structures that tell the city’s story in a rapidly changing part of Birmingham
Dirty, Dangerous, and Diseased
Free walking tour exploring Birmingham’s hazardous eighteenth-century streets
Discover St Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter
Join a guided tour and discover the origins of this historic church and links with Matthew Boulton and James Watt
Discover Stirchley History & Heritage at Stirchley Baths Community Centre
Photographs, information and talks
Discover Stirchley Institute, now known as Stirchley Community Church
Find out how this Victorian building provided by Richard and George Cadbury continues to be used.
Discover the story of St. Martin in the Bull Ring
Guided tours telling the story of St. Martin in the Bull Ring across 9 centuries
Discovering Lisel Haas Exhibition
The first exhibition of Lisel Haas’ works at the Library of Birmingham
Drop in and try your hand at weaving and spinning
Try a heritage craft and learn more about Birmingham’s Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
Edgbaston Reservoir: the stories it could tell!
For 200 years Edgbaston Reservoir has been a magnet for world renowned figures
Emmanuel Church Open Session
Visit this historic Grade II* listed church designed by local architect William H Bidlake
Explore Smith & Pepper
Explore the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter as part of Birmingham Heritage Week
Extraordinary Lives of Ordinary People
An introduction to oral history through the voices of those who lived through the twentieth century
Family Workshop: Reimagine the Archive: Reimagine the Barber Art Gallery
What if there was a place where anything was possible? Let’s imagine together
Building the Church of Saint Alban the Martyr
An illustrated talk about the building of St Alban’s church
General Strike 1926 in Birmingham
Explore the history of the 1926 General Strike in Birmingham on a city centre walking tour
Get Cosy: From Picture House to •nook•
Discover Kings Heath’s first cinema, local picture houses and early cinema culture, plus optional film screening
Green Lane Baths to Masjid: The Story of a Birmingham Landmark
A guided tour exploring the historic baths, mosque architecture and community life at Green Lane Masjid
Harborne Heritage Walking Tour
Discover the fascinating and diverse heritage of Harborne on this walking tour
Heritage for All at The Exchange
Drop in and discover the rich history of The Exchange, former head office of Birmingham Municipal Bank
Heritage for the Future: From the Lunar Society to Aston University
The Lunar Society and Aston University come together to unlock the secrets of the Aston University Archives
Heritage Open Days at St Michael’s Church, Soho Hill, Handsworth
See inside the Victorian church opposite Soho House and enjoy a cuppa with us
Hidden Spaces: Picture Store Tour
A rare opportunity to explore Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery paintings store!
Holy Cross and St Francis Church Open Session
A chance to experience a modern Roman Catholic church and learn of its history
Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield
Visit and admire the architecture of Holy Trinity Church designed by the architect J A Chatwin
Holy Trinity Parish Church Sutton Coldfield Open Day
A chance to view Sutton Coldfield’s oldest church and enjoy a range of fun activities
Illustrating History – History through images
An introduction to the wide range of illustrative sources held in the Archives at the Library of Birmingham
Illustrious or Illegal: The 150 year argument on the use of Gothic vestments
A talk about vestments with a selection of garments on display at St Chad’s Cathedral
Introducing Cadbury Research Library
Drop into the University of Birmingham’s special collections library, home to 4 million archival items and 250,000 rare books
Irish roots of Handsworth
A walking trail celebrating the contributions of the Irish community in Birmingham
Join us for a quilling workshop at Perrott’s folly
A workshop exploring this popular Georgian paper craft with artist Eliza Bennett
Lapworth Museum of Geology: Campus Geowalk
A free, guided stroll around the University of Birmingham’s iconic campus with a geological twist
Largely in your hands: making and shaping a university
Exhibition featuring University Collections which delves into the stories of the people behind University of Birmingham
Lickey Hills Heritage Weekend
Explore the history of the Lickey Hills, including a visit to the Bilberry Hill Gun Proof Range
Life on Birmingham’s Canals – the Carrying Years
Graham Wrigley recalls his time canal carrying around Birmingham and living at Gas Street Basin
Love Weoley Castle Local History Family Fun Event
A free event with a variety of activities aimed at families with a local history theme
Made in Birmingham Tour
Explore Birmingham’s industrial past on this tour featuring inventions like the Smethwick Engine and Spitfire
Manor Farm Park Heritage Trail
Beautiful Manor Farm Park lies ‘hidden’ behind Bristol Road. Explore the heritage of this tranquil green space
Mediaeval Church Open
Opportunity to see a Grade 1 Mediaeval Church and the surrounding Northfield Conservation Area
Metchley Roman Fort – a guided walk
A short walk around the site of a Roman fort built in the 1st century AD
‘Midland Ancestors’ advice surgery for family historians
Whether new to family history research or wanting to breakdown a brick wall, we’re the people to talk to.
Moor Pool Heritage Festival
An opportunity to discover one of Birmingham’s hidden gems in this much-loved annual event
Murder Most Foul, the Memories of a Murder Investigator
A retired murder detective recalls his 30-year career in West Midlands Police
Museum Collection Centre Open Day
Vitis the Museum Collection Centre, where over 80% of the City’s collections are all under one roof
Off the Rails: People and Places on the Camp Hill Line
Travel on the new train line and discover stories about the original Camp Hill Line and people living nearby
Ozzy Osbourne: Farewell to ‘Working Class Hero’
In the final weeks of the exhibition join us on a last chance tour
Pass it down
Experience memory, family and belonging through vintage video, personal archives, workshops and stories that connect generations
People Powered! – Student-Led Exhibition Tours
Hear about University of Birmingham history from student researchers, with a focus on social change and community action
Peopling Sutton’s Past: Archaeology and everyday histories
A talk about what archaeology reveals about different periods in Sutton’s past
Playful Geographies: Mary Mitchell’s twentieth century landscapes of Birmingham
A talk exploring Mary Mitchell’s career, accompanied by a display of archival materials
Post-war Churches of Birmingham
Visits to two post-war churches: St Matthew, Perry Beeches and Our Lady and St. Rose of Lima, Weoley Castle
Railway history in Sutton Coldfield
An exhibition celebrating the histories of Chester Road, Wylde Green and Sutton Coldfield Railway Stations
Sacred Heart & St. Margaret Mary Church, Aston
Visit this Byzantine inspired gem in the heart of Aston
School of Jewellery Building Tour
A tour of the School of Jewellery which has been in the Jewellery Quarter since 1890
Scout Jamboree reminiscence walks
A walk revisiting areas in Sutton Park associated with the World Scout Jamboree in 1957
Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar
The first purpose-built Serbian Orthodox church in the UK is opening its doors
Songs of Praise and Heritage Fayre, Castle Bromwich Church
Dress up in historic costume for Songs of Praise and visit the Heritage Fayre
South Parade Methodist Church Open Session
An opportunity to view this historic church and enjoy a cuppa in the café
Spring Hill College at Moseley School and Sixth Form
Visit this grade 2* listed building dating back to 1857 and now part of a large mixed comprehensive school
St Alban’s Church Open Days
An opportunity to look around this Victorian Gothic church with spectacular stone vaulting
St Chad’s Cathedral
View the stunning interior of Birmingham’s catholic cathedral dedicated to St Chad
St Chad’s Church Open Session
The outside simple and plain, the inside beautifully crafted and decorated
St Edburgha’s Church, Yardley
Visit one of Birmingham’s medieval churches, set in the Old Yardley Conservation Area
St Francis C of E Church
St Francis Church stands at the heart of the Bournville Village and is dedicated to St Francis of Assisi
St Giles Church Sheldon Open Day
A beautiful medieval church in Sheldon with a timber roof dating from the 14th century
St Mary’s Church Moseley Heritage Weekend
Guided Tours of Church, Organ Recital, Bellringing, Tour of Tower, Refreshments and Toilet stop
St Mary’s Convent of Mercy, Handsworth
Guided Heritage Tours of the Grade II* listed, Pugin built, Sisters of Mercy Convent
St Mary’s Handsworth Open Day
A beautiful grade II listed church, also known as the Cathedral of the Industrial Revolution
St Nicolas Church, Kings Norton
Visit a fascinating church with 900 years of history, where Thomas the Tank Engine was created
St Paul’s Convent, Selly Park
A beautiful late Victorian convent in Selly Park, home to the Sisters of Charity of St Paul
Stained Glass Windows at St Alban’s Church
An illustrated talk about St Alban’s magnificent stained-glass windows
Stirchley Through Time: Children’s Art Workshop at Stirchley Library
Help create a collaborative community artwork which will be displayed in the Children’s Library at Stirchley
Stirchley Through Time: Stirchley Library Exhibition
Explore Stirchley’s past through photographs, maps, memories and the voices of local people
Stirchley’s Co-operative Stories
Walking tour showing how Co-operatives have shaped the development of Stirchley for 150 years
Stories to Remember: Tales from the Jewellery Quarter’s Mass Graves
Creative writing, readings and music inspired by people buried in Key Hill’s public graves
Storytelling & Sculpture: Beneath your Feet!
A Family Friendly event. Hear about Birmingham’s mining school history and the model mine under the University!
Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church
A chance to visit the church and hall and enjoy family activities and refreshments
Sutton Coldfield Heritage Films
A chance to see old films bringing to life scenes of Sutton Coldfield’s past
Sutton Coldfield Masonic Hall
Visit this Grade II listed building, home to Sutton Coldfield Freemasons’ lodges
The Adventures of Abraham Follett Osler
A workshop with international comic Artist John McCrea exploring the life of Abraham Follett Osler
The Bunce Altarpiece in St Alban’s Church
An illustrated talk about the fine Arts and Crafts altarpiece in St Alban’s Church
The Cosy Cinema & Kings Heath’s Lost Picture Houses – exhibition
Discover Kings Heath’s lost cinemas through photographs, archives and stories
The Dreams and Schemes of the Aston Gentry
An illustrated talk exploring the aspirations of the Aston Gentry from Sir Thomas Holte to James Watt Jnr
The edge of Sutton Park
An illustrated talk about the archaeology and history of Meadow Platt, Wyndley and their surroundings
The Game’s Afoot
A guided walk exploring the historical and literary connections of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and Birmingham
The People’s Bank – a talk at The Exchange
An illustrated talk about the Birmingham Municipal Bank, exploring its roots as Britain’s only municipal savings bank
The Quadrangle – The Bournville Almshouse Trust
Built in 1898 for Richard Cadbury, this is a rare opportunity to visit the Almshouses as part of a pre-booked tour
The Rep Back Stage Tour
Explore the hidden secrets of The Rep and join us on a backstage tour around our fascinating building
The Segregation of the Queen…
Being Some Observations upon Sherlock Holmes’ Presence in Birmingham History and Culture
The steel pen makers guide to the Jewellery Quarter
Tour the global centre of the Victorian Steel Nib industry, from it’s beginning to the nibs used by Walt Disney
The Streets Paved with African Gold
Join Black Heritage Walks Network to see how the gold from Africa built the Jewellery Quarter
The Theology of the Pollock Brothers, Founders of St Alban’s Church
An illustrated talk exploring the theology of the founders of St Alban’s Church
The Warehouse; a thriving heritage building under threat of demolition
50 Years of Creating an Eco-Friendly Community Space – now under threat
Thrive Birmingham Garden Tour: A History of The Television Gardens
Fans of gardening programmes will recognise elements of the gardens which appeared weekly on television from the 70s to 90s
Through the keyhole of Islam
An introduction to the Islamic faith and guided tour of Birmingham Central Mosque
Town Hall – Music, Movements and Iconic Moments
An insight into the extraordinary musical, social and political history of Birmingham’s oldest events venue
Traces of Europe Guided Walk
A walk around the Jewellery Quarter, exploring the histories of European migrants who made Birmingham their home
Unlocking the Vaults
An exhibition exploring the history and legacy of the Birmingham Municipal Bank, in the historic vaults at The Exchange.
Visit the historic church St Bartholomew’s, Edgbaston
Learn about the history of Edgbaston and explore the glorious church that is St Bartholomew’s in Edgbaston
War Memorial Room, Men’s Pavilion, Mondelez International
A collection of World War I and World War II Memorials to Cadbury employees
What Was Lost
A guided walk in search of the details, fragments and overlooked evidence that together tell Birmingham’s industrial and cultural story
‘Who Lies Beneath’ Kings Heath Village Square
Discovering stories from the graveyard of All Saints Church, now buried beneath the Square
