There are hardly any gold mines in Britain, so where did all the gold come from to create a mile of back-to-back gold shops now called The Jewellery Quarter?

In the 18th century, Birmingham transformed from a modest market town into an industrial powerhouse, a boom deeply connected to the Transatlantic trade. African gold fuelled the global trade networks that transformed Birmingham into the “Workshop of the world”. Join Black Heritage Walks Network as they introduce to you the world class jewellery makers whose businesses still use the same methods as the African Nubians-the first jewellery makers, the Yoruba tribe from Nigeria who created Lost Wax Casting and the intricate gold sculpturers from the Assante Kingdom. Join us as we reveal that it was the gold from Africa that built the Jewellery Quarter here in Birmingham. 

The tour starts at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. There are toilet facilities along the route, dogs are welcome, please were flat comfortable shoes.

How to get there:
Meet at the starting point at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter  

Organised by Black Heritage Walks Network