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Birmingham Assay Office opens new sub-office at Hockley Mint
The Birmingham Assay Office is pleased to announce that the British Hallmarking Council has authorised the opening of a sub-office at Hockley Mint, located in Warstone Lane, right in the ... Read more
Read More Historical Birmingham coffin works to be transformed with support from GBSLEP
A 19th century Grade II* listed building in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is set to be transformed into a base for thriving businesses after securing the funding necessary to start work. ... Read more
Read More ‘Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play’ comes to the Blue Orange Theatre
On Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May, Majikal Theatre – a new touring theatre group – will perform “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” at the Blue Orange Theatre. Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play is an ... Read more
Read More Find a hidden gem with Jurys Inn Birmingham and the Jewellery Quarter
To celebrate the £4.7million refurbishment of Jurys Inn Birmingham, the city centre hotel is giving one lucky guest the chance to find a real hidden gem under their pillow, courtesy ... Read more
Read More JQ BID in talks to ease travel disruption during tunnel closures
The Jewellery Quarter BID (JQ BID) is working with Amey, the company that manages and maintains the city’s roads in partnership with Birmingham City Council, to ensure that major roadworks planned for ... Read more
Read More Fellows achieves strong auction results for vintage and modern watches
Despite tough times on the High Street, Fellows continue to show success in the saleroom. On Monday 15th April, Fellows held their quarterly Vintage & Modern Wristwatch Auction. An eclectic ... Read more
Read More Birmingham New Street: Are you ready for the switchover?
Click to see the important changes that are taking place at New Street Station so you can plan your journey
Read More Dick Empson
We were saddened to learn of the recent passing away of Dick Empson. For those of you who knew Dick he was a popular character in the quarter as Chairman ... Read more
Read More April JQ e-newsletter
Click here to view April’s e-newsletter… If you don’t currently receive a copy of this e-newsletter, please send your details to clairej.smith@jqdt.org, so we can keep our database up to date.
Read More Fellows shortlisted for Etailer of the year for UK Jewellery Awards 2013
Fellows have been shortlisted for Etailer of the year for the UK Jewellery Awards 2013. The announcement was made last night at a party hosted by London’s Groucho Club. The winners of ... Read more
Read More RBSA Gallery Photography Competition
To coincide with the ‘Down our Street’ craft exhibition (open until Friday 26 April), the RBSA Gallery is currently running a photography competition which will see one lucky winner’s image ... Read more
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