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Legendary WWII planes set for RAF museum

Two new aircraft wing their way to Cosford.

14 November, 2016 in Attractions, Local history, Museums.

New additions to RAF Cosford collection

Wellington wing and Hampden fuselage are open week highlights.

26 October, 2016 in Family, Local history, Museums.

WWI trail opens in Worcestershire

Deeds of local man in wartime to be marked.

17 October, 2016 in Community, Local history, Museums, Tourism.

Lottery funding secured for young peoples’ war project

Arts group to tell story of industrial effect on WWI.

6 September, 2016 in Community, Festivals, Local history.

In Dear Old England’s Name

New theatre inspired by stories of First World War.

19 July, 2016 in Local history, Theatre.

RAF Museum veterans honoured

Cosford volunteers celebrate Legion d’honneur.

15 July, 2016 in Community, Local history, Museums.

Be prepared

Scouts spend a night at the museum for centenary celebrations.

14 July, 2016 in Childrens, Local history, Museums.

Birmingham youngsters to unveil Pledges for Peace

Pupils from schools in Birmingham have been taking inspiration from peace activists of the past.

8 July, 2016 in Education, Exhibitions, Local history.

Auspicious Journey head for Black Country canals

Ikon waterways venture to tell story of Kashmir immigration.

5 July, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Local history.

Hundreds take part in Rep Somme commemoration

Event is part of UK-wide memorial to mark battle’s centenary.

2 July, 2016 in Exhibitions, Local history, Theatre.

Cadbury World partners with Selly Manor

Joint offer for visitors to attractions.

28 June, 2016 in Local history, Museums, Tourism.

Worcester Cathedral remembrance for Battle of the Somme

Centenary of conflict to be marked by service.

25 June, 2016 in Local history.

Heritage Weekend at Cadbury World

Learn about the history of the world-famous brand.

21 June, 2016 in Food and drink, Local history.

Somme centenary to be marked in Rubery

Comemmoration event for church centre.

7 June, 2016 in Community, Local history, Most recent.

Somme commemorations begin across Worcestershire

Centenary of battle to be marked.

3 June, 2016 in Local history.

RAF Museum to host air lecture

New lecture will examine Britain’s tactical air power during the Second World War.

31 May, 2016 in Local history, Museums.

Victorian values

Rare behind the scenes open day at Victorian factory in the Jewellery Quarter.

28 April, 2016 in Attractions, Exhibitions, Local history.

Selly Oak birthday celebration announced

Museum to host series of special events to mark 100 year milestone.

26 April, 2016 in Exhibitions, Festivals, Local history.

Young people in Birmingham inspire to give peace a chance

Leading arts group exploring Great War peace campaigns.

22 March, 2016 in Community, Local history.

Worcestershire marks World War One

Qatia 100 Commemorative Exhibition opens 21st March.

15 March, 2016 in Exhibitions, Local history.

Friend or foe? Voices from World War One

Century-old script receives world premiere as forgotten Birmingham anti-war play revived.

11 March, 2016 in Local history, Theatre.

A question of conscience

First World War play examines tribunal decisions.

10 March, 2016 in Local history, Theatre.

Midlands regions join forces for Shakespeare birthday campaign

Collaboration for 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s legacy.

1 March, 2016 in Exhibitions, Local history, Tourism.

Heritage Weekend at Cadbury World

Chance to explore the early days of world-famous Birmingham name.

26 February, 2016 in Attractions, Family, Local history.

Contest to design banner for manor saved by Cadbury

Museum to honour philanthropist’s work.

24 February, 2016 in Charities, Community, Education, Local history.

Hill walking for the car free

Alan Clawley on his ‘other’ pastime.

13 January, 2016 in Local history, Transport.

David Bowie 1947-2016

Steve Beauchampé pays tribute

11 January, 2016 in Comment, Local history.

School looks ahead to 500th anniversary

Solihull School buries time capsule.

10 December, 2015 in Community, Education, Local history.

Coming to Artrix

The sublime and the ridiculous.

11 November, 2015 in Comedy, Local history.

Worcestershire World War One Hundred

Remembrance events and activities.

4 November, 2015 in Community, Local history.

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