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 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
An evening with George Bakewell
Join us as local historian Adam Wood brings to life the true story of George Bakewell
Aston Parish Church Heritage Open Day
Join us at Aston Parish Church with tower trips and talks taking place throughout the afternoon
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 Botanical Gardens’ Green Heritage in the Archive
An opportunity to explore firsthand historic plant records in our Archive
Birmingham Family History Taster Session
Discover how the Library of Birmingham can help your family and local history research
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
‘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
Discover Stirchley History & Heritage at Stirchley Baths Community Centre
Photographs, information and talks
Extraordinary Lives of Ordinary People
An introduction to oral history through the voices of those who lived through the twentieth century
Building the Church of Saint Alban the Martyr
An illustrated talk about the building of St Alban’s church
Get Cosy: From Picture House to •nook•
Discover Kings Heath’s first cinema, local picture houses and early cinema culture, plus optional film screening
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
Two Brums are Better than One!
A talk and exhibition about the collaboration and shared histories between Birmingham UK and Birmingham Alabama
Life on Birmingham’s Canals – the Carrying Years
Graham Wrigley recalls his time canal carrying around Birmingham and living at Gas Street Basin
Murder Most Foul, the Memories of a Murder Investigator
A retired murder detective recalls his 30-year career in West Midlands Police
Pass it down
Experience memory, family and belonging through vintage video, personal archives, workshops and stories that connect generations
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
Stained Glass Windows at St Alban’s Church
An illustrated talk about St Alban’s magnificent stained-glass windows
The Bunce Altarpiece in St Alban’s Church
An illustrated talk about the fine Arts and Crafts altarpiece in St Alban’s Church
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 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 Segregation of the Queen…
Being Some Observations upon Sherlock Holmes’ Presence in Birmingham History and Culture
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
Women in Photography in Birmingham: Past and Present
Explore women working in photography in Birmingham from both historical and contemporary perspectives
