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Major land deal for Jewellery Quarter regeneration
Developers have bought the AE Harris factory in Northwood Street The home of a historic Jewellery Quarter manufacturer is set to be transformed into a new mixed-use complex. AE Harris will move from its current home in Northwood Street, where it has been based since 1964, after which the […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreHow a Birmingham watch seller became an eBay giant
As a lover of luxury watches, Jas Kalsi always had a keen eye for a finely crafted timepiece, although until he set up Watches of Sutton in May 2016 he’d only ever bought them for himself. But the former car dealership manager was keen to become his own boss […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreBirmingham city guide: How to spend a weekend in the UK’s second city
INDYGO Birmingham city guide: How to spend a weekend in the UK’s second city Why go now? Hurtling along at top speed on a hamster wheel of regeneration, Birmingham is constantly pulling out new attractions that make it a worthy weekend destination. Long regarded as a drab place and […] Click here to view original…
Read More4 Brum breweries. 23 minutes. Oh yes!
“We’ve got 23 minutes to go! Oh no! We’ve got 4 breweries in 23 minutes. Oh yes!” I’m sure that line was missing from the So Solid Crew’s 2001 hit single . Maybe not. Anyway a tour of four of Birmingham breweries is possible in just twenty three minutes […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreWorld Calligraphy Day
Celebrate World Calligraphy Day with Manuscript Pen Company on the 16 th August 2017! Join Manuscript Pen Company to celebrate the art of calligraphy and hand lettering in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Hosting the event, the Pen Museum welcomes […] Click here to view original web page at www.calligraphy.co.uk
Read MoreJewellery Quarter Open Studios
“Come see what we do!” Silver, gold, platinum, leather, paper, wool, paint, print, chocolate are just a few of the materials we use here in the Jewellery Quarter! For the third year running Jewellery Quarter makers, designers and artists will be opening their workshop and studio doors and inviting […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreFirefighters tackle blaze at luxury block of flats in Birmingham city centre
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a luxury block of flats in Birmingham on Monday afternoon. Three fire appliances from Ladywood and Kings Norton Fire Stations were called to Islington Gates, in Fleet Street, at around 3.08pm. West Midlands Fire Service said a small fire had broken out in an […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter factory site to house 220 new apartments
More than 200 new apartments, commercial and retail space and a public square are all to be built on the historic home of a former Jewellery Quarter factory. New plans have been unveiled for the next phase of the regeneration of Newhall Square which has already welcomed two hotels, […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreMaking for Change
Craftivism! A portmanteau word meaning “activism through craft”. I don’t think it has made the dictionary yet – though it has made Wikipedia – but when it does, you can be sure that it will be the definition of a project I was involved with for young people in […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJQ Festival, Incoming
The Jewellery Quarter is having a do . And you’re invited. Incorporating jazz festival, ale trail, backstage studio access, circus and a Digbeth Dining Club street food take over , the festival hubs are at St Paul’s Square and Golden Square, where you’ll also find a helter skelter. Of […] Click here to view original…
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