Finding the bones of England
Richard Lutz wanders down a Cotswold path to stumble upon a bit of hidden history
Days of My Youth: 2nd June, 1975
Richard Lutz walked into his first newsroom 40 years ago today – 2 June, 1975. He revisits his entry into journalism that began a slow rise to mediocrity.
Get out more: A visit to RAF Cosford
The question was; what to do on a dank Sunday in February for a day out without spending loads of dosh? And here’s the answer: A trip to RAF Museum Cosford.
Coltman Wood: War hero celebrated
Andy Goff and some of his relatives joined a large crowd to watch the official opening of a WWI arboretum.
August 1914 – One hundred years since the Great War started
To commemorate the start of the First World War Andy Goff went to France and Belgium
“I have a dream” speech to be commemorated at The Drum
The Drum Arts Centre Black History Month theme commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of what has been regarded, as the most iconic American speech of the 20th century
Aid for rail collection
There’s good news for a local museum.
Suburban Birmingham from the Archives
This film from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) investigates Suburban Birmingham
Teachers celebrate long service and say goodbye to their history boy
Dedicated teachers and staff who clocked up a combined total of more than 560 years at Aldridge School have said goodbye to the longest serving member of staff.
BT digital archives to celebrate UK’s telecoms heritage
A £1 million project to digitise BT’s historical collection of photos and documents is set to bring 165 years of UK telecoms heritage to the public’s fingertips today
The stars come out for Mike
Big names play charity concert.
John Madin’s other library
Alan Clawley with a reminder that when the architects in John Madin’s office were working up plans for a new central library for Birmingham, they were also designing one for Redditch.
Get digging
If you’ve ever fancied a go at archaeology, here’s your chance.
WW1 Centenary: A Proposal for a Children’s concert in Birmingham
Birmingham Press reader Dr Ron Dawson has sent a message aimed at schools and musicians across Birmingham.
Food festival to serve up a treat
There’ll be plenty to eat and drink at the end of the month at RAF Cosford
800,000 years of human life beneath our feet
2013 Festival of Archaeology encourages public to get ‘hands on with history’
Pool of Memories – A History of Moseley Road Baths
The Friends of Moseley Road Baths have published their book about the history of Moseley Road Baths
Sewing up history
Who’d have thought archaeology and knitting would knit one, pearl one
Remembering Elmdon
All the attention today is on the future of Birmingham International Airport but it’s interesting to reflect on its past when it was known just as Elmdon Airport, writes Alan Clawley.
King’s Heath gets Kinda Kinky
Fans of The Kinks are being invited to come and get Kinky in King’s Heath on Sunday 7 July and celebrate a legendary performance by the group at the former Ritz Ballroom
What’s the point?
Dave Woodhall comments on the latest blow to local-themed radio.
Aston set for heritage day
Looking for something to do tomorrow? Here’s the solution.
Campaign for Rail – Chance to meet Chiltern Stations Manager
The Midlands based rail champion, Campaign for Rail will be holding its inaugural Annual General Meeting tomorrow at the Atrium, Moor Street Station
Archiving the past and present
Paganel Primary School students have been working with Library of Birmingham Outreach and Archive service to collect, record, archive and catalogue the history of the school and community.
University to mark 21st anniversary
Today, the University of Wolverhampton officially marks 21 years since it received university status.
Boulton’s legacy
Book review: Alan Clawley reviews Matthew Boulton – selling what all the world desires
Tamed with a Smile
In 2010 The World Monuments Fund added Dudley Zoo’s collection of 1930s concrete buildings to its ‘at risk’ register.
The Big Birmingham Vintage Bike Ride 2013
On Sunday 9 June, over 100 cyclists will take to the streets of Birmingham for the 3nd annual Big Vintage Ride.
Birmingham Lives Local History Fair 2013
The seventh annual Birmingham Lives Local History Fair takes place this coming Sunday, June 9th between 11:00-16:00.
Sound of the Street
Our resident raver Terry Wills reports on the current production of sixties musical Carnaby Street.