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Last chance to explore Coffin Works before restoration begins on 23rd/24th March
Birmingham Conservation Trust invites you to explore the atmospheric Grade II listed Newman Brothers Coffin Fitting Works in Fleet Street for the final time before restoration work begins in April. The hugely ... Read more
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Birmingham vies for number one spot in VisitEngland’s 101 campaign
VisitEngland’s new Facebook app sets out to find the top 101 Things to Do Before You Go Abroad, and Birmingham is steadily climbing the ranks. Anglophiles and industry experts from far ... Read more
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JQ BID supports training scheme for the next generation of jewellers
The Jewellery Quarter BID (JQ BID) is encouraging local jewellers to sign up to an apprenticeship scheme that aims to create the next generation of skilled craftspeople. The School of ... Read more
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New ‘farm to table’ dining experience launches next month
The owners of the highly successful Mechu and Aprés brands are launching a new restaurant on Summer Row next month. Described as ‘farm to table dining in the city’, Fleet ... Read more
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Snapshot of the Quarter
The Jewellery Quarter BID has joined forces with the Library of Birmingham and the Colmore Business District to commission an exciting photography project. Internationally acclaimed photographer and artist Tom Hunter ... Read more
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Annual Hallmarking Review 2013
Despite the wintery conditions, many of the UK Jewellery Industry movers and shakers managed to beat the snow and attend The Birmingham Assay Office Annual Hallmarking Review which was held ... Read more
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Jewellery professor’s Asian adventure
A Birmingham Professor is heading to India this week with the aim of attracting the newest international creative talent to the city. Professor Jack Cunningham – Head of the School of ... Read more
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Visit Birmingham’s Christmas campaign boosts city’s festive profile
Birmingham’s Christmas campaign, run in partnership with national tourism board VisitEngland, has succeeded in raising the profile of the city during the competitive festive period, attracting record numbers of coach ... Read more
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Jewellery Quarter Property Market and Employment Study
Birmingham City Council is presently reviewing the planning policy framework for the Jewellery Quarter. Click here to read Mark Gamble’s letter explaining what the review will involve. Key contacts: City Council Mark ... Read more
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Birmingham New Street redevelopment update
Click here to read the latest update on the Birmingham New Street redevelopment.
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Blue Orange Arts present William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
From Thursday 31st January – Saturday 9th February 2013, Blue Orange Arts present Shakespeare’s fantastic tale of mistaken identity, revenge and hilarity. Viola arrives in Llyria shipwrecked. She disguises herself as ... Read more
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The Jewellery Quarter Features in Now Magazine!
The Jewellery Quarter has been named as one of the best places to shop for jewellery in the UK by Now Magazine… (Source: Now Magazine Online http://ow.ly/gELi0) Bling in Birmingham Why ... Read more
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