Bertha Bracey, the Kindertransport and aid for refugees in the 1930s and 1940s
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 […]
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Birmingham Civic Society Event
The Birmingham Civic Society AGM 2023
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 […]
Free
Inspirational Women; a walk in Birmingham City Centre
Like most places, Birmingham’s history has traditionally focussed on the achievements of notable men. Join us on a guided tour of the city centre to discover the stories and achievements […]
The unveiling of a Blue Plaque to Theresa Stewart
The Birmingham Civic Society invites you to attend the unveiling of a Blue Plaque to Theresa Stewart on Friday 2nd June 2023, at 2pm. Theresa Stewart was the first female […]
Bournville Women’s History Walk
Discover the often untold stories of the trailblazing women who led the way for change and have shaped Bournville and Birmingham into the areas we know today. We will shine […]
A walk around historic Digbeth
Join historian Chris Rice for a stroll around Digbeth exploring some of the city's less familiar historic sights. The tour will trace the medieval origins of the city and its […]
Unveiling of a Blue Plaque to Emma Barton
The Next Generation Winners – Never Afraid to Take on Emotive and Controversial Issues to help Safeguard their Communities!The Birmingham Civic Society invites you to attend the unveiling of a Blue Plaque to Emma Barton on Thursday 14th March 2024, at 10am. Emma Barton was a pioneering portrait photographer […]
Free
Save the date for our AGM!
The Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret St, Birmingham B3 3BS The Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret St, BirminghamThursday 30th January 2025 5pm for 5.15pm The Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret St, Birmingham B3 3BS Join us in the new year for the Birmingham Civic Society AGM […]
Explore the Victoria Law Courts – A Guided Heritage Tour
Step into Birmingham’s rich civic history with a guided tour of the Victoria Law Courts, an architectural gem built between 1887 and 1891 by renowned designers Aston Webb and Ingress […]
£5
Is there a lack of civic realm and civic space in city of Birmingham?
The Birmingham Civic Society is concerned that recent and ongoing developments lack adequate open spaces, schools, medical centres and community amenities. We aim to champion a vision for a better […]