One man and his dog: Ed Isaacs around the Jewellery Quarter

One man and his dog: Ed Isaacs around the Jewellery Quarter

Ed Isaacs has been immersing himself in a historic part of town, finding ample inspiration for our forthcoming Around the Jewellery Quarter exhibition. His posts on Twitter have been hugely popular, and Ed has been researching the area with his dog Theo… He agreed to share more glimpses of […] Click here to view original…

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New senior team at Big Cat

New senior team at Big Cat

New directors at Big Cat (from left) Marv Robson, Hannah Davies and Christie Galloway with founder Anthony Tattum Birmingham creative agency Big Cat has made a trio of senior appointments in its Jewellery Quarter office. Hannah Davies has joined the agency as marketing director after spending five years in […] Click here to view original…

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BIG CAT WELCOMES NEW TALENT TO THE PRIDE

BIG CAT WELCOMES NEW TALENT TO THE PRIDE

Jewellery Quarter agency Big Cat has boosted its team with two new appointments to both the design and the communications team. With recent new business wins and a 35% per cent increase in creative campaign work, the marketing communications agency has expanded the team to recruit graphic designer, Simon […] Click here to view original…

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Jewellery Quarter factory conversion named in RIBA shortlist

Jewellery Quarter factory conversion named in RIBA shortlist

The Compound has been shortlisted for a RIBA prize A former Jewellery Quarter factory converted into a creative space used for films and events has been shortlisted in a prestigious architecture prize. The Compound once housed a textile factory but underwent a major regeneration and now counts singer Ed […] Click here to view original…

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The Justified Sinner: Normal Service

After a four-week hiatus to let me relax and take some time to regain my strength and focus, I am back at work again. The holiday itself was uneventful, taking in the Jewellery Quarter Open Studios at the beginning which led to ordering a new lamp from Zoe and Steve at the Dual Works   Click…

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So here’s what’s happening when Two Cats closes

So here’s what’s happening when Two Cats closes

The buzzing Jewellery Quarter is set to get a new restaurant in the space occupied by Two Cats. Two Cats’ chef-patron Niki Astley announced in July that he was closing the much-praised restaurant because of volatile trading conditions. He is handing over the running of the space in an […] Click here to view original…

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So here’s what’s happening when Two Cats closes

So here’s what’s happening when Two Cats closes

The buzzing Jewellery Quarter is set to get a new restaurant in the space occupied by Two Cats. Two Cats’ chef-patron Niki Astley announced in July that he was closing the much-praised restaurant because of volatile trading conditions. He is handing over the running of the space in an […] Click here to view original…

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Friday Photo: Sovereign Hall, Frederick Street, JQ.

Friday Photo: Sovereign Hall, Frederick Street, JQ.

Today’s Friday photo is Sovereign Hall on Frederick Street in the Jewellery Quarter. With its white stucco frontage adjorned with Italianate decoratation, this building has always stood out to me as I pass by on my daily commute. My favourite feature is the bearded gentleman keystones! It was built […] Click here to view original…

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Alternative Tours

Alternative Tours

Alternative Tours offer bespoke ‘behind the scenes’ tours of the Balti Triangle , Jewellery Quarter and other areas of Birmingham, aimed at visitor groups . Alternative Tours have been operating for ten years and all tours are personally guided by their two business partners. Anna Gibson who was Marketing […] Click here to view original…

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The Chamberlain Clock

The Chamberlain Clock

A 20 page A5 booklet we did as a souvenir of The ‘Chamberlain Clock’ which has become an established landmark within the City, this publication was to mark the centenary of such a well known symbol of the heritage and culture of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter. This was back […] Click here to view original…

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