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Thousands of new migrants from Commonwealth countries were photographed as part of the Dyche Collection

Major new exhibition showcasing heritage photographs of commonwealth migrants launches in Birmingham

Staff ReporterFebruary 18, 202201 mins

A major new photographic exhibition featuring thousands of images of Birmingham residents will open at the iconic Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square next month. ‘From City Of Empire To City Of Diversity: A Visual Journey,’ has been created from The Dyche Collection, one of the most important photographic collections within Birmingham Archives and acquired…

Hasan Patel is a former BBC and Al Jazeera journalist, now based in Birmingham

Former BBC and Al-Jazeera journalist enlisted to teach media skills to refugees and migrants

Staff ReporterFebruary 17, 2020February 18, 202001 mins

An international journalist who has worked for BBC News and Al Jazeera will be hosting a media skills workshop in Birmingham next week to inspire and empower refugees and migrants to share their stories. Hasan Patel, a communications specialist who has worked in the US, UK and Qatar, will be sharing his knowledge or journalism and news broadcasting with…