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We had a great day at The JQ Festival! Thanks to everyone who stopped by in the School of Jewellery. A lot of you were interested in our books & the plan of Warstone Lane catacombs; as it explained the layout. Hope everyone enjoyed the festival! (books are heavy, who knew!)

We're delighted to announce that the next phase of reopening of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will take place on Thursday 24 October 2024. The Round Room Gallery, Industrial Gallery, Bridge Gallery and Tearooms are among the gallery spaces to reopen. birminghammuseums.org.uk/stories/bmag-a…

#SundayShowcase Carrying on with our Number 11 theme this week, we bring you Outer Circle : Birmingham’s Number 11 Bus Route. Reference - Birmingham Collection 47.623 LibraryofBirmingham NX West Midlands West Midlands National Park Lab Stan's Cafe

Discover the wonderful heritage of two of Birmingham's oldest buildings - Selly Manor and Minworth Greaves - in a detailed and fascinating guided tour with our expert Heritage Team. Sunday 4th August at midday. Full details: sellymanormuseum.org.uk/events/2024-08…

250 years ago on 1st August 1774, Birmingham scientist Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen. Not that people couldn’t breathe before then - Priestley identified the gas as a process of an experiment and published his findings - Read more here: tinyurl.com/3f4c64tw LibraryofBirmingham

✍️ We do love a set of architectural drawings! 🪟 There’s so much going on behind the scenes this year and the addition of our secondary glazing is what we’re most excited about! ⚡️The improvements it’ll make to our energy efficiency will be clear to see! More updates coming.

#MapOnATuesday Something slightly different this week - Sketch map shewing the route of the royal procession through Birmingham on the occasion of the visit of Queen Victoria, 23rd March, 1887 LibraryofBirmingham

The 'original Digbeth tripe house', date unknown. tinyurl.com/2p9zvhhc #Birmingham #Brum #Digbeth #restaurant #LocalHistory

Today the scenic Hatton Locks are on a stretch of waterway named the Grand Union Canal, but when opened in 1799 this was the Warwick & Birmingham Canal! ⛓ Built to carry coal for the industry in the Black Country, and as a vital trade link connecting London and Midlands. 🧵

birminghammuseums.org.uk/events/museum-… It’s nearly time for our open day where you can gaze at lots of our wondrous artefacts! Suitable for all ages, our next open day is September 14th and MUST be pre booked. Ticket prices and all details are available via the link

Some good news! Due to popular demand ‘Benjamin Zephaniah – The Brighter Flame’ has been given a new home in Birmingham's Snow Hill Square ColmoreBID until 1 Sept colmorebusinessdistrict.com/events/benjami…

Fantastic news!

It's inventors month! Harry Gem was a lawyer, soldier and sportsman. He is buried in Warstone Lane cemetery in the Jewellery Quarter, and is the inventor of lawn tennis! #InventorsMonth

Our visitor centre and beautiful courtyard are open this weekend! Why not enjoy a picnic in the sun ☀️or join a Workers of the Roundhouse tour to learn more about our curious building. Tickets are free and you can book here: roundhousebirmingham.org.uk/product/free-d… #SeeTheCityDifferently

#OTD in 1945 Ellen Wilkinson was appointed as Minister of Education, the first woman in British history to hold the post. womenshistorynetwork.org/labour-women-i…

Have you seen our water safety storybook? 📖 As well as being available for all to read on our website, we’ve shared over 5,000 copies with nurseries along our waterways, including 300+ bi-lingual copies in Wales 🙌 Huge thanks to Postcode Lottery for the support 💙

Mia is a very special dog. She visited Selly Manor with Andy, who she lived with from 8 weeks to 2 years old, to learn socialisation. She has now moved onto formal training & will soon be in her new home as an assistance dog. #dogofthemonth Learn more: dogsforgood.org

Joseph Hall was the inventor of the system of 'wet puddling' (Pig-iron boiling) which produces wrought iron. Hall's invention led to the construction of the Eiffel Tower & the original framework of the Statue of Liberty. He is buried in Key Hill Cemetery in JQ #InventorsMonth

On this day in 1914 Britain declared war on Germany. The First World War would continue until 11th November 1918. In Warstone Lane Cemetery there are 51 First World War burials.