A38 history explored in new book The Great Thirty-Eight
New book The Great Thirty-Eight by Rick Thompson explores the A38's 300-mile history from Bronze Age salt routes to industrial revolution, published October 22 at £12.
Category : Heritage Projects
St Edmund's Church Dudley gets restoration funding
St Edmund's Church in Dudley, on the Heritage at Risk register for nearly 20 years, receives funding for essential repairs through the new Places of Worship Renewal Fund.
Diary found on tip inspires new book
A blood-stained diary found on a Norton rubbish tip in 1965 inspired a 22-year quest to uncover an Australian soldier's fate. Former Dudley Museum curator Colin Reid launches The Digger's Diary at Stourbridge Library on October 15.
Plans to restore Stourbridge's Mitre pub revealed
Star Pubs and Bars has submitted plans to refurbish The Mitre in Stourbridge, closed since early 2025, aiming to restore the listed pub to its former glory and reopen it.
Wren's Nest Nature Reserve marks 70th anniversary
Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve in Dudley, the UK's first geological national nature reserve, celebrates 70 years with a year-long programme of events starting this autumn.
Moseley Road Baths restoration reveals heritage and accessibility
Moseley Road Baths restoration is underway, adding accessibility features, a gym, and preserving heritage details for the first time in its history.
Stourbridge Lion celebrated at free Heritage Open Days event
A free event at the General Office on Hagley Road will celebrate The Stourbridge Lion, the first locomotive to run in America, built in Stourbridge nearly 200 years ago.
3 National Trust spots near Birmingham free in Sept
Baddesley Clinton, Packwood House and Back to Backs drop admission fees for Heritage Open Days and Birmingham Heritage Week in September 2026.
£300k boost for historic South Wales churches
Three historic South Wales churches, including two in deprived areas, share over £300,000 from the National Churches Trust for urgent repairs and facility upgrades.
Plan to let park keeper use Hesketh Park conservatory
David Barton proposes Sefton Council lets a park keeper use Hesketh Park's Grade II listed Victorian conservatory for free, to grow plants and produce for profit, boosting green credentials and community value.
£290k Edwalton Golf Club community hub expansion underway
Construction has begun on a £290,000 project to expand Edwalton Golf Club's clubhouse, creating a versatile space for up to 40 people for events and community gatherings.
Hidden 180-year-old village near Merry Hill uncovered
Brockmoor, a 180-year-old village near Merry Hill, is fighting to preserve its history with plaque restorations and an adopt-a-grave scheme.
37 Victorian Skeletons Found at Peterborough Worksite
Archaeologists have unearthed 37 Victorian skeletons beneath Queensgate roundabout in Peterborough, potentially delaying the £65m Station Quarter redevelopment by up to eight weeks.
Halesowen heritage tourism: councillors demand urgent action
Dudley councillors demand urgent action to boost Halesowen tourism, citing missing M5 signs and a lack of promotion for heritage sites like The Leasowes.
86 potters at Derbyshire festival to restore historic pub
Eighty-six potters will gather at the Wardlow Mires Pottery Festival on September 12-13 to raise funds for restoring the Grade II listed Three Stags Heads pub and workshop.
New Dig at Wales' First Roman Villa to Answer Key Questions
University of Chester and DigVentures begin new excavation at North Wales' first confirmed Roman villa in Rossett, aiming to uncover its full layout and history.
5 cheap tricks to protect plums from pests and rot
Mark Dwelly, head gardener at Audley Stanbridge Earls, shares five low-cost, eco-friendly ways to protect plums from wasps, birds and rot ahead of National Plum Day.
Six hidden Birmingham gems open free in Heritage Week 2026
Six normally hidden Birmingham sites, from a bank vault to a bell tower, open free during Heritage Week, September 11-20, 2026.
Melton Mowbray hosts Battle of Britain Parade
Melton Mowbray will host Leicestershire's only Battle of Britain Parade on September 20, featuring a flypast, RAF personnel, veterans, and Air Cadets, ending with a wreath-laying service.
Clowbridge Reservoir history in Round the Hills walk
Clowbridge Reservoir, built in 1866, is a highlight of Rossendale Rotary's Round the Hills walk, offering scenic views and sailing.
Stourbridge Fire: Timeline of Events One Week On
A major fire in Stourbridge town centre destroyed the historic Red House Glass Cone and adjacent buildings; here is a timeline of events one week after the blaze.
Birmingham Lodge Listed, Then Nearby Lodge Attacked
A historic lodge in Birmingham's Cannon Hill Park was granted Grade II listed status, only for a nearby park lodge to be vandalised days later, according to BirminghamWorld.
St Annes mosaics to be restored this autumn
Specialist artist Tracey Cartledge will restore all three mosaics in St Annes Square starting September 7, preserving original artists' visions with minimal disruption.
Council Approves Lease for 130-Year-Old Library
Birmingham City Council has approved a lease for the 130-year-old Spring Hill Library to a community interest company, paving the way for library services to return to the grade II-listed building.
Newbury Racecourse Station Mural Unveiled
Newbury Racecourse Station unveils a vibrant mural celebrating its 1905 heritage, created with Berkshire Youth and City Arts Newbury, funded by GWR.
Mayflower and Speedwell Set Sail from Southampton in 1620
On this day in 1620, the Mayflower and Speedwell departed Southampton for America, but the Speedwell's leaks forced a return to port.
Knitted WWII Scenes to Go on Display in Welshpool
The Longest Yarn 2, featuring 80 knitted scenes of Britain at war, will be exhibited at Welshpool Town Hall from September 1 to 30. Created by volunteers, it supports veterans' charities.
Electric Cinema locally listed but no protection
Birmingham's Electric Cinema has been added to the Local Heritage List, but the council says the move offers no particular protection. The UK's oldest working cinema closed in 2024, and its future remains uncertain.
Fortescue Arms Hotel gets £1.6m restoration approval
North Devon Council approves £1.6m restoration of the former Fortescue Arms Hotel in Woolacombe, with scaled-back extension plans to address overdevelopment concerns.
Mothers' Union 150th: Bangor Cathedral joins Cross of Nails
Mothers' Union members gathered at Bangor Cathedral for its 150th anniversary, where the Diocese of Bangor was admitted into the Cross of Nails network, promoting peace and reconciliation.
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