Waterloo 1815

David Mahony, Director of PCPT Architects and member of the JQDT Board, looks back at an intriguing role the Jewellery Quarter had in the Battle of Waterloo. Two years ago Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter remembered Wellington’s Battle of Vittoria (1813) from the Peninsula War because of the eponymous street. Then […] Original web page at www.jewelleryquarter.net

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Staycity opening delayed following GB Group collapse

Staycity’s new apart-hotel in Newhall Square this week looking some way from completion A new £17 million serviced apartment complex in the Jewellery Quarter is expected to open six months later than originally planned following the collapse of its main contractor. Irish group Staycity announced last year that it […] Original web page at www.birminghampost.co.uk…

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“The best area/quarter in Birmingham!”

Original web page at www.tripadvisor.com I have known this area all my life and love it! Jewellery traders and outlets abound, gold wholesalers, amazing history, good blend of old and new here. There is a museum of the jewellery Quarter here, the RBSA gallery, and all this backs on to the last remaining Georgian […]

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Unique Find: Technical Team Solutions

Original web page at www.jewelleryquarter.net This month, JQBID manager Luke Crane, popped in to see fellow Big Peg residents, Technical Team Solutions. Andy Jones and the rest of the IT recruitment team made him feel right at home in their newly decorated office. When did you move to the Jewellery Quarter? After spending a […]

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Service for LGBT History Month | St Paul’s Church | Sat 28th Feb 4pm

A message from Mary Gilbert, Vicar of St Paul’s Church, who wants to invite JQ residents to a special service this Saturday at 4pm: A Place In God’s Heart.  St. Paul’s is a part of Inclusive Church which believes that everyone is welcomed and acceptable at church regardless of race, age, gender, or sexual orientation.…

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Ladywood Ward Committee | Thu 29th Jan, 7pm

The next Ladywood Ward Committee is on 29 January at 7pm at: Ladywood Health & Community Centre, St Vincent Street West B16 8RP AGENDA 1) NOTICE OF RECORDING 2) APOLOGIES 3) MINUTES 4) CODE OF CONDUCT 5 ) RECEIPT OF PETITIONS 6 ) LADYWOOD TV NEWS 7 ) PARADISE DEVELOPMENT 8 ) ICKNIELD PORT LOOP…

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