Posts Tagged ‘jewellery’
Hands-on experience brings Jewellery Quarter traditions to life
Original web page at Hands-on experience brings Jewellery Quarter traditions to life The Quarterworkshop Birmingham, often referred to as the city of a thousand trades, has enjoyed a well-deserved renaissance over the past few years. A business in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is encouraging people to have a go at one of the trades which made…
Read MoreHockley Mint welcomes Fairtrade gold miners to Birmingham
Original web page at Hockley Mint welcomes Fairtrade gold miners to Birmingham Award-winning fine and bridal jewellery manufacturer Hockley Mint welcomed Peruvian Fairtrade gold miners to its factory in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter earlier this month, producing a video of the visit that it will use to promote Fairtrade gold on its website and across social…
Read MoreJEWELLERY QUARTER WELCOMES BRAND NEW ART GALLERY
Original web page at JEWELLERY QUARTER WELCOMES BRAND NEW ART GALLERY Press Release 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…
Read MoreBirmingham’s most haunted places where you can find ghosts, poltergeists and paranormal activity
Original web page at Birmingham’s most haunted places where you can find ghosts, poltergeists and paranormal activity The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham shudders and shivers with numerous supernatural sightings and it’s no surprise that many are linked to notable figures, old buildings and graveyards. With Halloween coming up, here’s our ranking of the most ghostly sites…
Read MoreBoundary Changes – ‘Soho & The Jewellery Quarter’
Original web page at Boundary Changes – ‘Soho & The Jewellery Quarter’ Chamberlain Clock It has now been confirmed that the new boundary changes mean that The Jewellery Quarter will move from ‘Ladywood’ ward and will be known as ‘Soho & The Jewellery Quarter’, which will include the Jewellery Quarter and the communities of All…
Read MoreGoing, going, gone through the roof – the sky’s the limit at auction
Original web page at Going, going, gone through the roof – the sky’s the limit at auction Auction rooms across the UK are filled with people looking to buy property, from bargain hunters to seasoned investors, ensuring that a plethora of properties are sold under the hammer every week, reflecting the rising popularity of auctions.…
Read MoreHow to do Birmingham like a tourist
Original web page at How to do Birmingham like a tourist We all know we have more canals than Venice and more green spaces than any other European city, but do we really appreciate Birmingham enough? Living in a city, we often overlook what’s on our doorstep and forget about some of the things that…
Read MoreBirmingham’s Jewellery Quarter Keeps It Clean
Original web page at Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter Keeps It Clean Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter streets have been spruced up following a community clean up organised by the Jewellery Quarter BID (Business Improvement District) on Friday 16th September. After a call out for volunteers, the JQBID was joined by over 24 members of the local community from…
Read More50 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…
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