Hosted by Aston University The Birmingham Civic Society invite you to join us for breakfast and to hear from Leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor Ian Ward. Councillor Ward will be giving us insights about the emerging legacy of the Commonwealth Games after the Games showcased Birmingham to the world. Focusing on how the Games […]
On Tuesday 28th February we will be unveiling two blue plaques, commemorating the work of George Dawson and Sam: Timmins. George Dawson (1821-1876) was a nonconformist preacher, lecturer and activist with an influential voice in the calls for political and social reform in 19th century Birmingham. He became a widely celebrated lecturer, promoting the "Civic Gospel" and […]
The Birmingham Civic Society invite you to the public meeting being held regarding the proposals to redevelop the site of the Smallbrook Ringway site. This meeting is in collaboration with the C20 Society, Brutiful Birmingham, and Midland Modernists. We look forward to a neutral well informed debate. Click here to see The Birmingham Civic Society […]
Born in 1893, Bertha Bracey was brought up in Bournville where her father worked at the Cadbury chocolate factory. She became a Quaker in 1911 and spent the rest of her life engaging in humanitarian aid including, perhaps most notably, her instrumental role in persuading the British government to accept the 10,000 refugee children of […]
We would like to welcome members and non members alike to our AGM on Thursday 23rd March. The AGM is an opportunity to hear about the fantastic work the society has been doing over the last year and the forum in which the election of Trustees of the Society by full members of the Society […]