Aston Park and Birmingham Civic Society: A Walk with Ranger Jim Harrison
apt-hand-like-circleMeet at Aston Hall Stables Range for this free of charge event
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Imaginative Gardens
A free, drop-in craft activity for children of all ages as part of Birmingham Heritage Week. Enjoy the parts of Aston Park designed by Birmingham Civic Society in the 1930s and then see if you can make your own Imaginative Garden.
Edward Burne-Jones Walking Tour
Join a lively and informative walking tour looking at the life and works of Birmingham born artist Edward Burne-Jones. Led by Birmingham Cathedral's Heritage Manager, Jane McArdle, the tour starts amongst his finest works in stained-glass in the world and ends at Birmingham Museum. Book your ticket via the Birmingham Cathedral website.
£4
City Centre Walking Tour with Blue Badge Guide Ian Jelf
A lively, informative and enjoyable walking tour of Birmingham City Centre with Blue Badge Guide, Ian Jelf. Starting at the front of St Martins-in-the-Bullring, the tour will visit key landmarks and places of interest in the city. Ian will highlight important contributions of Birmingham Civic Society, and some of the individuals who have contributed to […]
£4
A Walking Tour around Cannon Hill Park with Irene de Boo
Put your best foot forward and discover the park from the perspective of curator, historian and Cannon Hill Park regular Irene de Boo. Meet at mac reception area at 2pm. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
£4
Signpost Event: Festival of Audacity
A multidisciplinary festival of activist art making all of Birmingham its stage. Taking art out of its comfort zone. Come and witness activist artists making a difference where you least expect them. Free Radical believe that for art to have a real impact it needs to be bold, so Festival of Audacity is a home […]
Birmingham Artists in the 20th Century
Explore Secret BirminghamJoin Hon Professor of Art History Brendan Flynn in an engaging and colourful talk describing the prominent Birmingham artists of the 20th century. You will soon be able to book this event via the RBSA website.
£7
Birmingham and The First World War a talk by Sian Roberts
Birmingham Civic Society's Heritage Committee member Sian Roberts illustrates the considerable story of Birmingham during The First World War. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
£5
Birmingham’s First World War Archive
A rare opportunity to view selected archive material relating to Birmingham during The First World War, presented by Sian Roberts. This event will take place in the Wolfson Room and all bags will need to be placed in lockers located outside of the room. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
£4
The City Beautiful Printmaking Workshop
Birmingham Trees for Life: Tree Planting EventsA unique opportunity for families to work with Karoline Rerrie, Friend of the RBSA, with the City Beautiful as your theme. To coincide with our ‘The City Beautiful’ programme, design a poster inspired by well- known buildings & places in Birmingham. Draw your design onto silk screens & print your own colourful posters! This workshop […]
The Civic Gospel and Citizenship
Curator Henrietta Lockhart recounts the history of the Civic Gospel, a significant movement in Victorian Birmingham and its influence on local government and citizenship. The talk is followed by a short presentation from winners of the Society's Next Generation Awards illustrating the Society's role in citizenship today. Pre booking is essential via the Winterbourne House […]
£5
Private Audience with Martyn Pugh and The Guardian Timepiece – POSTPONED
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR A NEW DATE Join us for an exclusive evening with Martyn Pugh at The Assay Office. Five years’ of determined research and collaboration between skilled craftsmen and leading academic scientists have culminated in the spectacular “Guardian Timepiece” which now hangs […]