Birmingham’s Assay Office on Newhall Street was founded in 1773 and is, to date, the largest Assay Office in the world!
Come down to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter this weekend for your fill of some great food, live music and good times! Here’s what’s happening in the Quarter over the weekend: Thursday 11th December The Jam House: Up 4 The Downstroke – The UK’s premier band will be in The Jam House playing the best of RnB: Beyonce,…
We’d like to welcome a new addition to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter: the Eight Foot Grocer! This brand new, quirky food shop has been opened by Chris James, in a former loading bay which was, you guessed it, eight-feet wide! Fresh to the Quarter, Chris has plenty of experience working in the food industry. With nearly…
If you recall our blog post in the early days of October, you’ll remember that the Metalworks development had launched and caused quite a stir. The project that is taking place on Warstone Lane is in its second phase of its development. Unsurprisingly, the high demand for more residential areas in the Jewellery Quarter has led…
We’re no stranger to redevelopments in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, and just when we thought it was going quiet on that scene, plans are being discussed over the conversion of a St Paul’s Square office building! Plans to convert 63 St Paul’s Square into a restaurant and flats will be adding the nightlife of the Quarter.…
Gold jewellery is insanely popular and has had an extremely high value for centuries. But why is this the case? Read on to find out!