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Britain’s new high-speed railway, HS2, has received the go-ahead from Birmingham City Council to begin the transformative refurbishment of the Old Curzon Street Station, marking the next phase of work around the new terminus in central Birmingham. The agreement with the Council who own the building, enables a long-term lease by HS2, with work due…
Christmas may feel a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Birmingham Museums is still bringing the festive cheer with a range of spectacular events which includes a chance to see Santa Claus, enjoy festive food and get a culture fix this winter. Birmingham Museums will host a range of festive events…
One of Birmingham’s architectural gems, Moseley Road Baths, in Balsall Heath, is reopening the doors of the Gala Pool to the community to showcase its first ever art exhibition. From Thursday 5th March to Saturday 28th March, the Gala Pool (with a newly restored roof) will host the free-to-attend ‘Specular Reflecular’, an immersive art installation…
After years of uncertainty regarding the future of the historic Moseley Road Baths, essential repairs have been carried out on the roof of the main Gala Pool in the Grade II listed building, giving the vintage public building a new lease of life. After a year of specialist repair work, the stunning Edwardian architecture takes…
The countdown to Birmingham Heritage Week has begun, with one week to go until the start of over 100 events which celebrate the city’s fascinating history, people and heritage. Discover new places, try new experiences and learn something new throughout the 11 days – which includes tours, workshops, open days and festivals that celebrate the…
Birmingham Heritage Week, a city-wide festival that celebrates Birmingham’s rich and diverse heritage, is set to return for a fourth year after securing vital sponsorship funding. Sponsors who will be supporting this year’s festival include The University of Birmingham, Historic England and Colmore BID as Gold Sponsors and the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce as…