The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter is one of the city’s most fascinating destinations. Known for its glittering shopfronts, skilled craftspeople, and rich industrial heritage, it’s a must-see area for visitors and locals alike. But beyond the sparkle lies a world of surprising stories. Here are ten facts about the history of the Jewellery Quarter that might…
Step into Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and you’ll find yourself surrounded by centuries of craftsmanship, creativity, and charm. With over 100 specialist retailers and 800 businesses, this historic district is Europe’s largest concentration of jewellery makers, and it’s still buzzing with brilliance today. A Tradition of Excellence From bespoke engagement rings to vintage treasures, the jewellers…
The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter is more than just a historical place with lots of jewellery shops; it’s a vibrant area rich in history and culture, spanning over two hundred and fifty years with countless stories to tell. We have rounded up our favourite fifteen facts about this important area of Birmingham! Facts about the Jewellery…
The Jewellery Quarter is full of history. Some stories we may have heard, but there’s still plenty of interesting facts about the area we may have never known. But, at the heart of the Jewellery Quarter is something very special; the Jewellery Quarter pavement trails, that we explored in our latest blog post. And this…
Find out how the Jewellery Quarter can offer a fun-filled, stress-free day out for all the family… Saint Kitchen: http://www.saintkitchen.com/ Museum of the Jewelley Quarter: http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/jewellery Lunchi: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186402-d6506199- Reviews-Lunchi-Birmingham_West_Midlands_England.html Saint Pauls Square: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/St+Paul’s+Square,+Birmingham+B3+1QS/@52.4847708,-1.9085798,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4870bc92b282a3e3:0x3e0f3fd087da7f07!8m2!3d52.4847708!4d-1.9063911
The family of Albert Green are trying to raise funds so they can add a simple inscription onto the war memorial in Warstone Lane. Albert Leonard Green lived in Brookfields and worked as a jeweller in the Jewellery Quarter. Sadly he was killed at the age of 31 on the 25th July 1917 in Belgium in WW1, leaving…
Birmingham City Council are planning on making £500,000 funding cuts to Birmingham Museums Trust this year. Birmingham is known for its rich history from its once market town identity to being known as the city of a thousand trades in the 18th century. We have the many museums in Birmingham to thank for showing us…
Like many of the jewellers in the Jewellery Quarter, Premier Diamonds has a long-running history with this part of Birmingham. That history stems over 30 years and counting, for this family-run business. The Jewellery Quarter’s popularity does not see any sign of diminishing, especially as new businesses are opening regularly in the area. This is adding…
Birmingham Museum Trust will be launching a Heritage Walk in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter. The Jewellery Quarter Heritage Walk is in association with the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. The aim is to invite visitors to the walk and educate them about the history of the area. Visitors who take the walk will be able…
Warstone Lane and Key Hill Cemetry are now among other Jewellery Quarter sites to be optioned for a transformation. Well, we say transformation but it’s more like an additional feature. Plans have been submitted for both of the cemeteries, that play host to some of Birmingham’s notable people, to have a Garden of Memory. The…