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Category : Heritage Projects
MP Slams Leather Museum Move as Poor Value for Money
Walsall MP Valerie Vaz condemns the £2.5 million renovation plan for the Leather Museum's relocation, calling it wasteful spending while the council defends the move as improving accessibility and footfall.
Birmingham Heritage at Risk: Saving Community Spaces
A journalist witnesses the decline of the historic Friends Institute in Sparkbrook, highlighting council neglect and urging residents to vote in upcoming elections to protect Birmingham's heritage.
Birmingham Landmark Ordered for Urgent Repairs Over Safety Risk
Birmingham City Council has issued an urgent repair notice for the historic Methodist Central Hall after roof collapse, citing serious public safety concerns. The building, once home to the legendary Que Club, has been decaying for nearly a decade.
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Belgian Civilians Saved 1,400 from Nazi Ghost Train
A new Sunday Times bestseller reveals the untold story of how ordinary Belgian railway workers and Resistance members thwarted SS plans to deport prisoners to a concentration camp in 1944, saving hundreds from almost certain death.
Chelmsford Charity Digitizes Veterans' Magazine Archive
A military charity in Chelmsford has partnered with a local digital archives specialist to preserve 70 years of its quarterly magazine, chronicling veterans' stories and prosthetic advances.
Birmingham's Most Brutal Gangs Revealed by Historian
Historian Carl Chinn identifies the Whitehouse Street Gang and Ten Arches Gang as among Birmingham's most feared, detailing violent feuds in the Bull Ring and Aston areas during the late 1800s.
430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub Opens Rarely for Special Events
The Bell Inn in Willenhall, dating back to around 1590, is one of the West Midlands' oldest pubs, opening only on occasions like VE Day after restoration efforts.
430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub Opens Only a Few Times a Year
Explore The Bell Inn in Willenhall, a historic pub dating back to 1590 that survived a great fire and now opens only on special occasions like VE Day, preserved by its dedicated owners.
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Historic Birmingham Church Faces Collapse Within Five Years
St Paul's Church in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, a 250-year-old Georgian landmark, could crumble within five years without urgent roof repairs. Fundraisers have gathered £200,000 but need £660,000 to save the iconic building from rainwater damage.
Historic England Concerned Over Birmingham Centre Closure
Historic England has described the closure of the Friends Institute in Sparkbrook as 'upsetting' and offered to explore options with local authorities to protect the Grade II listed building, which is on the Heritage at Risk Register.
Birmingham's Hidden Historical Gems in Everyday Places
Historian Carl Chinn reveals the incredible history hidden in plain sight across Birmingham neighborhoods like Edgbaston, Kingstanding, and Moseley, from Bronze Age burial mounds to literary inspirations.
Macclesfield's Mining History Revealed in Rare Archive Photos
A collection of enchanting historical photographs from the Cheshire Archives showcases life in and around Macclesfield, focusing on Poynton Colliery's coal mining heritage from the 1910s to 1930s.
Lichfield Shopfront Heritage Scheme Launches with £900k Grant
A new consultation and grant program aims to protect Lichfield's traditional street scenes by funding shopfront restorations and establishing a voluntary design code for businesses.
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Historic Friends Institute Closes as Photos Show Decay
The Friends Institute in Sparkhill, a listed building gifted by Richard Cadbury, is closing due to unsafe conditions. Photos reveal crumbling ceilings and flaking paint, ending an era for community groups.
Doncaster Exhibition Honors Sir Nigel Gresley's 150th Anniversary
The Gresley Society announces a temporary exhibition at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum in Doncaster, marking the 150th anniversary of Sir Nigel Gresley's birth. It showcases his life, iconic locomotives like Flying Scotsman, and features rare artefacts
Farmers Discover Terra-Cotta Army Near Xi'an in 1974
On this day in 1974, farmers drilling a well near Xi'an, China, stumbled upon a subterranean chamber, leading to the discovery of the iconic terra-cotta army in Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb.
Birmingham's Station Street Faces New Safety and Future Worries
Station Street in Birmingham, home to cultural landmarks like The Old Rep and The Crown pub, faces fresh concerns over building safety and preservation amid closures and fire risks.
Crooked House Owner's £1.7m Equity as Rebuild Stalls
The iconic Crooked House pub in Himley remains in ruins three years after a fire, with owner ATE Farms holding £1.7m equity. Campaigners await a CPS decision on criminal charges and push for restoration.
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Crooked House Owner Shows £1.7m Equity, Rebuilding Stalled
As the third anniversary of The Crooked House fire approaches, Companies House records show ATE Farms Ltd holds £1.7m equity while rebuilding remains delayed pending criminal investigation outcomes.
Archival Photos Show Macclesfield's Historical Evolution
A collection of rare archival images from Macclesfield's history, including 1920s roadworks, early 1900s firemen, and 1950s Rushbearing festival scenes, offers a nostalgic glimpse into the town's past.
Historic Staffordshire Mill Burns, Families Evacuated
A major fire has devastated the Grade II listed Big Mill in Leek, Staffordshire, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. The vacant building had approval for conversion into 34 flats.
Ancient Finds Pause Chesterfield Square Work, Plans Updated
Construction on Rykneld Square was paused after archaeologists uncovered medieval remains. The project will now proceed with revised designs to protect the historical finds while creating a greener public space.
Helmshore Mills Leaders Unveil Textile Heritage Project
Philip Butler and Becky Brown from Helmshore Mills Textile Museum will discuss the Unlocking Collections project, a major Arts Council-funded initiative to preserve Lancashire's industrial heritage through a review of 4,000 textile items.
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Cleopatra Reinstated as Egypt's Ruler in 47 BCE
On this day in 47 BCE, Cleopatra VII was restored as coruler of Egypt with her brother Ptolemy XIV, aided by Julius Caesar. This historical event marks a pivotal moment in ancient Egyptian and Roman history.
Council Accused of Breaching Constitution Over Museum Move
A campaigner claims Walsall Council is violating its own constitution and policies by proceeding with plans to relocate the Leather Museum, raising concerns about transparency and costs.
Wolverhampton Factory Fire Damage Revealed in Clear-Up Plans
Plans show extensive fire damage at grade II listed Sunbeam Works in Wolverhampton, requiring debris removal and structural surveys after January blaze.
Campaigners Rally to Save Walsall Leather Museum
Protesters will gather this weekend to demand a pause in plans to relocate the Walsall Leather Museum, which is scheduled to close in less than three weeks.
Council May Step In Over Crumbling Birmingham Landmark Safety Risk
Birmingham City Council is considering enforcement action to protect the deteriorating Methodist Central Hall, which campaigners warn poses a serious public safety risk due to structural damage and potential collapse.
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Thomas Cranmer Executed in 1556 Under Queen Mary I
On March 20, 1556, Thomas Cranmer, the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, was burned at the stake for heresy under the reign of Queen Mary I, known as Bloody Mary.
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