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The life of Kathleen Dayus Walking tour

Join us for a guided tour and talk about the life and times of local author Kathleen Dayus. Discover the Jewellery Quarter as described in her memoirs of growing up on Camden Street in the early 1900s, when Temper and Brown was then known as the George and Dragon. This tour combines archive photos of the area with historic information as well as excerpts from Kathleen Dayus’ novels. 

Please bring weather-appropriate footwear and clothing. Tickets are free but limited, please book ahead. The meeting point is outside the doors of Temper and Brown. (12-13 Albion St, Birmingham B1 3ED). This event is part of Birmingham Heritage Week and is brought to you by The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District.

How to get there
Travelling by car. There is limited on street parking – pay using the RingGo app
The closest multistorey car park is on Vyse Street. The Jewellery Quarter in inside the Clean Air zone. Check your car is exempt before travel. Travelling by public transport. The closest train and tram stop is Jewellery Quarter. The closest bus routes and 8A/8C and 101. 

Organised by Jewellery Quarter BID

DATE & TIME

Tues 15 Sept | 2pm–4pm
Thurs 17 Sept | 2pm–4pm

LOCATION

Meet outside the doors of Temper and Brown (12-13 Albion St, Jewellery Quarter, B1 3ED)

COST

Free

BOOKING

Booking required

ACCESS

This walk is not wheelchair accessible

Have a question?

Email our co-ordinator:
Irene.deboo@birminghammuseums.org.uk

Birmingham Heritage Week is organised by Birmingham Museums Trust.

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11—20 Sept 2026

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Your heritage, your stories,
your city

Birmingham Heritage Week is organised by Birmingham Museums Trust.

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Design ManMade

Your Heritage:
Your Stories: Your City
11—20 Sept 2026