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Tag Archives: history

Finding the bones of England

Richard Lutz wanders down a Cotswold path to stumble upon a bit of hidden history

30 November, 2015 in Most recent.

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.

2 June, 2015 in Art and Leisure, Media, Most recent, Scotland.
Birth of the Royal Air Force - at RAF Musuem Cosford

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.

15 February, 2015 in Exhibitions, Local history, Tourism, What's on, Wolverhampton.
Coltman VC Memorial Peace Wood

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.

18 November, 2014 in Local history, Most recent, Staffordshire.

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

4 August, 2014 in Features, Most recent, Tourism, Travel.

“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

6 August, 2013 in Birmingham, Local history, What's on.

Aid for rail collection

There’s good news for a local museum.

30 July, 2013 in Most recent, Shropshire, Tourism.

Suburban Birmingham from the Archives

This film from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) investigates Suburban Birmingham

30 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Local history.

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.

24 July, 2013 in Education, Local history, Most recent.

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

18 July, 2013 in Coventry, Most recent, Open Government.

The stars come out for Mike

Big names play charity concert.

10 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Local history, Music.

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.

8 July, 2013 in Architecture, Books, Local history, Most recent, Worcestershire.

Get digging

If you’ve ever fancied a go at archaeology, here’s your chance.

8 July, 2013 in Local history, Most recent, What's on.

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.

5 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Features, Music.

Food festival to serve up a treat

There’ll be plenty to eat and drink at the end of the month at RAF Cosford

3 July, 2013 in Food and drink, Most recent, Staffordshire, What's on.

800,000 years of human life beneath our feet

2013 Festival of Archaeology encourages public to get ‘hands on with history’

2 July, 2013 in Local history, Most recent, West Midlands, What's on.

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

29 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Books, Local history.

Sewing up history

Who’d have thought archaeology and knitting would knit one, pearl one

28 June, 2013 in Art and Leisure, Local history, United Kingdom.

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.

26 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Features, Local history.

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

26 June, 2013 in Birmingham, Local history, Music, What's on.

What’s the point?

Dave Woodhall comments on the latest blow to local-themed radio.

24 June, 2013 in Most recent, Radio, West Midlands.

Aston set for heritage day

Looking for something to do tomorrow? Here’s the solution.

21 June, 2013 in Aston, Local history.

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

21 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Local history, Property Press, Transport, Workshops.

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.

19 June, 2013 in Birmingham, Education, Local history.

University to mark 21st anniversary

Today, the University of Wolverhampton officially marks 21 years since it received university status.

17 June, 2013 in Education, Most recent, Wolverhampton.

Boulton’s legacy

Book review: Alan Clawley reviews Matthew Boulton – selling what all the world desires

15 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Books, Local history.

Tamed with a Smile

In 2010 The World Monuments Fund added Dudley Zoo’s collection of 1930s concrete buildings to its ‘at risk’ register.

12 June, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Education, Local history.

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.

6 June, 2013 in Birmingham, Cycling, What's on.

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.

6 June, 2013 in Birmingham, Local history, What's on.

Sound of the Street

Our resident raver Terry Wills reports on the current production of sixties musical Carnaby Street.

5 June, 2013 in Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

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