Lottery boost for Library of Birmingham
Joint project with the British Library wins funding for South Asian project.
A tale of Endurance
Exhibition capturing the Antarctic legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton & Frank Hurley comes to Birmingham.
Time to end the run-down of the library service
Martin Sullivan from the Friends of the Library of Birmingham, comments on recently-announced funding cuts.
Could you be Birmingham’s next Poet Laureate?
New Shakespeare required – apply now.
Cadbury World honours Shakespeare at Library of Birmingham
To eat or not to eat? That is the question on all our minds as Cadbury World unveils its latest chocolate creation.
Theatre productions for school holiday
Make the most of your summer half term with The Old Rep.
Curtain up at the Rep
Interactive exhibiiton to reveal how theatre is made.
Not just a pretty face
Alan Clawley asks another question of the Library of Birmingham.
Library of Birmingham hosts replica cell and prisoners
Go to jail … but leave when you like.
A future for the past
Alan Clawley reflects on how recent architecture can be saved.
Decline of the invisible city
Part 2: A Surfeit of Leadership.
Decline of the invisible city
Part 1: No more the world’s best governed city.
The invisible planner
Who’s in charge? asks Alan Clawley.
The slow death of the Public Architect
Alan Clawley on an extinct species in town planning.
New cultural partnership with British Library announced
Link-up will share resources and bring expertise to Birmingham.
The Library blame game
Alan Clawley on a case of bipartisan party politics.
Peregrine watching at the library
Celebrate urban wildlife from Birmingham’s iconic vantage point.
Lion Dance celebration marks Birmingham Chinese heritage project
Spotlight exhibition taking place at the Library of Birmingham.
“Make some noise Birmingham!”
Calls for support for Library of Birmingham.
Rally for Library announced
Birmingham writers in show of public support.
No stopping the vandals
News of the Central Library’s impending demolition causes Alan Clawley to reflect.
Coming home to roost
The Library of Birmingham may be attracting both praise and visitors but Alan Clawley remains unconvinced.
Musicians set for half-term festival
Family attractions for holidays.
The glittering prize
With the Library of Birmingham in line for a major award, Alan Clawley argues that neither prize nor potential recipient are worthy of acclaim.
Cadbury commemorate Library’s birthday
Chocolate model to go on display.
Feminist Nail Art at the Library of Birmingham
Part of Fierce Festival this weekend.
Weekend family fun
Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Library of Birmingham Set To Become Fun Palaces.
Library of Birmingham a year on
How the Library is using digital technology to open up its collections.
In, on and around the Library of Birmingham
Andy Goff was out with his camera and brings a selection of pictures that show the mish mash of development in Birmingham.
Awards for Birmingham buildings
RIBA National Architecture awards for “exceptional” design.