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Thieves ransack historic former Jewellery Quarter factory

Original web page at Thieves ransack historic former Jewellery Quarter factory Thieves have targeted the former Ashfords factory A fine ‘Arts and Crafts’ era jewellery factory – due to be restored and turned into flats – has been ransacked for its original fixtures and fittings. Birmingham-based Blackswan Property plans to create 147 apartments around the…

Businesses 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…

Opportunities

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 […]

Museum 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…

Birmingham: 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…

A 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.…

The Gem of Birmingham – The Jewellery Quarter

Original web page at The Gem of Birmingham – The Jewellery Quarter The crown jewel of the city, located in the South of the Hockley area, is packed with jewellers. Actually, about 40% of all the jewelry of Britain is produced in this quarter! The area has more than 200 buildings and has been proposed…

Jewellery Quarter Festival

Original web page at Jewellery Quarter Festival At a stone’s throw away from Birmingham City Centre, make the Jewellery Quarter Festival 2016 your opportunity to discover something different. Starting Friday 22 July at 4pm with an after work party, this three-day festival celebrates the unique blend of heritage and thriving creative innovation in this quirky…

Private BD/BA in Jewellery Quarter!

Original web page at Private BD/BA in Jewellery Quarter! Young professional living in the JQ and I’m opening my guest bed/bath to you! I’m a 5 min walk to the popular St. Paul Square, a 10 min walk to the heart of the City Center/New Street Station and a quick uber ride to the Birmingham…

The Jewellery Quarter – the jewel of Birmingham

Original web page at The Jewellery Quarter – the jewel of Birmingham Jewellery Quarter History and Conservation The fascinating history of the Jewellery Quarter, places to visit and local information. The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter has a prestigious background with a history spanning over 250 years, having been a mecca of jewellery production since the 1800s.…