The Golden Lion is roaring again, according to one of the badges that I picked up on my visit to this historic building during Birmingham Heritage Week. I have been fortunate to have been around the Golden Lion on two previous occasions.…
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Perrott's Folly has been on my bucket list as a place to visit, so I was pleased to secure a place on the tour of the tower as part of Birmingham Heritage Week. The Folly was built by John Perrott in 1758…
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The medical history and development of health care in Birmingham is fascinating. Dr James Burgess, chair of the Birmingham History Society and the voice behind the Birmingham History Podcast, was the lead for a tour of the major sites in the history…
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A walk through Austin Village during Birmingham Heritage Week — the WWI-era houses built for Herbert Austin’s workforce, and the stories that bring them to life.
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Highbury Hall is yet another place that I have not visited during my time at Birmingham. Fortunately, IgersbirminghamUK provided the opportunity and our visit coincided with an open day at Highbury Hall and Trust. The day was going to be warm and sunny. I…
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PRISM Photography linked up with the Canal and River Trust and organised a Digbeth Canal walk along the towpaths of the Birmingham Canal Navigations. Our guide for the photographic walk was Tom Hicks, of Black Country Type fame. We met at Centrala,…
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I was the only one booked in for the early tour, so I was fortunate to have a one-to-one tour of the museum. Robin, who is a member of the Church Monuments Society, has a deep knowledge of the Coffin Works, and…
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Sarehole Mill is not far from where I live but, surprisingly, I had never visited it despite living in Birmingham for many years. Every time I passed the mill, I made a mental note to return. This blog post came about when…
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Dudley is well known for attractions such as Dudley Zoo and Castle and the Black Country Living Museum, so I was keen to explore the town further. An opportunity came when a street photography walk led by Matt Wakefield and organised by Igers Birmingham UK took place.
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Winchester is a beautiful city, full of photographic opportunities. I was delivering a lecture in the city, but I made sure to leave time to wander and explore the streets, the cathedral, and the early morning quietness.
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Stannels Bridge is part of the Stratford Greenway, located just outside Stratford-upon-Avon. The disused railway track is now a haven for cyclists and walkers. A landmark structure near the start of the greenway is an old railway bridge. It was built in…
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At long last, the Golden Lion is coming back to life. I first visited the building last year, before restoration began, when Irene from Birmingham Conservation Trust gave us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the plans for this Grade II listed gem.…
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