A symposium about the recently digitized Aris’s Birmingham Gazette (established 1741). 10 Sept; 1pm – 7.30pm Established in 1741, Aris’s Birmingham Gazette was described by Asa Briggs as one of the most lucrative and important regional papers in the country with a reputation for its political impartiality and which, even in the eighteenth century, was circulated over a […]
Local map specialist John Townley explores the growth of Birmingham through the first century of its town maps. About this event An exceptional opportunity to see a wide selection of Birmingham's earliest maps. Discover why they were made, when they were made, how they were made and...… can they be trusted?! This event is part […]
Discover the untold storied of some of Bournville’s most significant women. 14 Sept; 7pm-8.30pm 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. This Birmingham Heritage Week walking tour will shine light on women like philanthropist Dame […]
Learn about the Birmingham women who fought to get the right the vote and the Northfield Carnegie library which was rebuilt after Suffragette direct action. The story of women’s struggle for the vote often refers to the Pankhurst family, but women all over the country were invested, and took direct action, in the political fight […]
A day of art and activities, exploring the histories of forgotten women. From the Blue Stocking Society, to the suffragettes and suffragists of Birmingham and Dame Elizabeth Cadbury; we will be shining a light on the impact that women have had locally throughout history and in the present day. This event is part of the […]
Join Ed Isaacs, RBSA member artist, for a journey of drawing around the Jewellery Quarter, sketching local buildings. About this event Ed will guide you to places and buildings of interest in the area, demonstrate urban sketching techniques and teach you how to make the most of your on-site drawing experience. Pencils and sketchbooks will […]
The Birmingham Civic Society invites you to join us at the unveiling of a Blue Plaque to Tony de Vit. Tony de Vit was a pioneering and hugely influential DJ in the LGBTQ+ community who brought his music to a mainstream audience. When: Saturday 24th September 2022, 10:30am Where: The Courtyard, The […]
The Birmingham Civic Society’s Next Generation Awards - To improve any society, its young people must feel that they matter. To stimulate their creativity, nurture their enthusiasm for life and take their ideas seriously is the best investment we can make in the future of our city. It is with great pleasure that we invite […]
Muse tells the true stories of the incredible women who have inspired art history's masterpieces. Join Ruth Millington, art historian, critic and writer at Winterbourne House, to hear about the remarkable roles of the women in some of art history’s most well-known works. Ruth will delve into the real-life relationships between models and the artists […]
Simone 'Word' Smith, performance poet, will show her love for words and stories, performing with music trio Hidden Notes. Simone Smith is a performance and published poet who has been exploring stories and poetry for as long as she can remember. Simone overcame the challenges posed by dyslexia and developed her own voice, a distinct […]
Before it was demolished in 1987, it was in The Rum Runner club that the band Duran Duran initially worked, rehearsed and partied. The club's owners, Paul and Michael Berrow managed the band before Duran Duran went on to achieve worldwide fame in the 1980s. The club itself opened in 1964 and developed a reputation […]
Louisa Ryland (1814-1889) was a major Victorian philanthropist and benefactor. Louisa gave quietly and often anonymously, and it is estimated she donated, in today’s equivalent, well over 20 million pounds to Birmingham during her lifetime. Her generosity is commemorated with a blue plaque in Cannon Hill Park. This talk will look at her life and […]
