Posts Tagged ‘Jewellery Quarter’
Gentrification could ‘spell death of Jewellery Quarter’
Original web page at Gentrification could ‘spell death of Jewellery Quarter’ The Jewellery Quarter is changing – and some people are very concerned about its future The gentrification of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter could force manufacturers to leave the area, businesses have warned. Rising costs and the influx of residential developments have put the quarter…
Read MoreHistoric Jewellery Quarter at risk from spiralling costs and ‘gentrification’
Original web page at Historic Jewellery Quarter at risk from spiralling costs and ‘gentrification’ Jewellery Quarter RISING costs and gentrification have put Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter at risk of losing the trade which made the area famous around the world. That’s the view from the area’s jewellery makers and experts from Birmingham City University, who…
Read MoreBusinesses call for Jewellery Quarter preservation
Original web page at Businesses call for Jewellery Quarter preservation Rising rental costs and "inappropriate development" could be putting the future of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter at risk, businesses and academics have warned. Birmingham Jewellery Quarter’s Industry Cluster (JQ-IC), which comprises companies based in the area and experts from Birmingham City University, has urged the…
Read MoreGentrification could force manufacturers to leave Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at Gentrification could force manufacturers to leave Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter Rising costs and gentrification have put Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter at risk of losing the trade which made the area famous around the world, businesses and academics have warned. The area’s jewellery makers and experts from Birmingham City University have said…
Read MoreMuseum of the Jewellery Quarter: Wikis
Original web page at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter: Wikis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is a museum at Vyse Street in Hockley , Birmingham , England . It is a Community Museum , that is branch museum, of the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery . For over 80…
Read MoreSpacious double room in Jewellery Quarter flat
Original web page at Spacious double room in Jewellery Quarter flat Click to zoom Room as seen from doorway An extremely large unfurnished double room on the beautiful St. Paul’s Square. Within walking distance to New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill train stations, not to mention a host of shops including the Bull Ring,…
Read MoreOpportunities
Original web page at Opportunities Do you think you have what it takes to get our tails wagging? The award winning spottydog communications team is looking for a new pup to join our fast growing team in our Jewellery Quarter hub in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join the CIPR Midlands Outstanding […]
Read MoreMuseum of the Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Reviewed yesterday We visited here during the Jewellery Quarter festival so admission was free, normally £7 each. We had a guided tour which lasted just over three quarters of an hour, our volunteer guide John made it thoroughly enjoyable and it was a pleasure to be…
Read MoreBirmingham: The Quarterworkshop
Original web page at Birmingham: The Quarterworkshop The Quarterworkshop Birmingham On Friday I had the opportunity to explore The Quarterworkshop – a beautiful, beautiful place in the very heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The Quarterworkshop is a quaint little studio run by Victoria who teaches the art of silversmithing and goldsmithing. You can find the…
Read MoreA mini pub crawl in the Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at A mini pub crawl in the Jewellery Quarter The Jewellery Quarter (JQ) has always been my favourite part of Birmingham, ever since I moved there from London back in 2005. At the weekend we found ourselves back and strolling around in the sunshine which inadvertently turned into a mini pub crawl.…
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