Facts about the Quarter
Did you know…
The Jewellery Quarter still makes 40% of all UK Jewellery.
The Jewellery Quarter has the world’s busiest Assay Office (the famous anchor sign certifies the quality of the jewellery).
St Paul’s Square is the last remaining Georgian Square in Birmingham.
Rip Van Winkle was written in the Quarter.
The Whistles for the Titanic were made in the Quarter.
The FA Cup was designed in the Jewellery Quarter.
The Jewellery Quarter has over 200 historically listed buildings.
Alfred Bird, the inventor of eggless custard was buried in Key Hill Cemetery.
Harry Gem, the originator of Lawn Tennis is buried in Key Hill Cemetery.
The Jewellery Quarter has the largest School of Jewellery in Europe.
Firms in the Quarter make many famous items ranging from presents for the Royal Family to Barclaycard Premiership Medals.
