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50 Years in the Jewellery Quarter for Malc
Original web page at 50 Years in the Jewellery Quarter for Malc Malcolm Francis celebrated working for 50 years in the Jewellery Quarter in September. Malc started work as a diamond cutter for L D Price in Frederick Street in 1966. Malc’s dad, also called Malcom got him this job when he was working as…
Read More‘Slower is Safer’
Original web page at ‘Slower is Safer’ 20mph speed limits come into force across large parts of Birmingham from Monday (October 10). The speed limits will apply on residential roads in all or parts of Aston, Bordesley Green, Brandwood, Hodge Hill, Ladywood, Moseley and Kings Heath, Nechells, South Yardley, Sparkbrook, Springfield and Washwood Heath. The…
Read MoreHalloween
Original web page at Halloween On 31st October we celebrate Halloween, the day when ghosts and Ghoulies, witches and fairies are most active. It marks the eve of the All Saints Western Christian Festival and the Pagan Celtic Festival, known as Sam Hain. Nuts, Apples and Candles are symbols of the celebration. Hazel Nuts: […]
Read MoreREVIEW: Otto
Original web page at REVIEW: Otto Since moving to Brum last year I haven’t come across any really great pizza places. Granted, with such a huge choice of bars, restaurants & cafes on my doorstep I haven’t been deprived of a good meal, but sometimes only pizza will do! Step forward JQ favourite The Eight…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter Comedy Club
Original web page at Jewellery Quarter Comedy Club It’s November. I like this month and so should you. Why? Because on the first day of this month we’re back at the Rose Villa Tavern for the next instalment of Jewellery Quarter Comedy Club! Our headliner this month is the simply wonderful Scott Bennett! We’ve always…
Read MoreNever Miss a Chance to Visit Famous Birmingham Jewellery Shops
Original web page at Never Miss a Chance to Visit Famous Birmingham Jewellery Shops Throughout the Birmingham, ‘The Jewellery Quarter’ is the most exotic and interesting place to visit, where you can meet the famous & highly skilled jewellery makers. These top Birmingham Jewellers are renowned for offering a wide selection of high-quality jewellery. Having…
Read MoreMuseum of the Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Reviewed yesterday This is a top notch example of factory work during times gone by. The excellent guided tour takes you step by step through the jewelry making process of 100 years ago. Gold was measured out at the start of the work day and re-measured…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter Mens Wedding Rings
Original web page at Jewellery Quarter Mens Wedding Rings Indian gold jewellery necklace designs 8 located near covent garden the closest or rail stops are farringdon chancery lane it took us a while to find our bearings when looking for polished wedding band mens wedding ring jpg The Perfect Mens Anium Wedding Rings For ->…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter Welcomes New Art Gallery
Original web page at Jewellery Quarter Welcomes New Art Gallery Contemporary photography gallery Argentea will open its doors for the first time later this week, marking a new chapter in the history of photography in the city. Located on St Paul’s Square in the heart of the vibrant Jewellery Quarter, the gallery will be showing…
Read MoreStella Layton to step down from Assay Office Birmingham
Original web page at Stella Layton to step down from Assay Office Birmingham The Assay Office Birmingham (AOB) has announced that its chief executive and Assay Master, Stella Layton, is to leave the role at the end of March 2017. Layton, who joined in 2014 and became the UK’s first female assay master, will work…
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