What is it? Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for ‘the fifth of May’ and it marks the victory of the Mexican army against the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is significant because it not only marks the unlikely victory against the better-equipped French army but ever since the Battle…

A new boutique hotel is set to make its debut in the Jewellery Quarter this March! This quaint and quirky addition to the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, named Saint Paul’s House, already has its sign up above The Rope Walk pub at St Paul’s Square. The hotel will have 31 bedrooms along with an outdoor terrace,…

The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter has become the latest district to call for its own city council ward. Proposals have been released to merge Birmingham’s gem and Winson Green districts into one city council ward, however, another plan is in the mix for the Quarter to have its own city council ward.

The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter is no stranger to its variety of bars and available tipple. However, with the introduction of the new year, and Dry January paired with many resolutions, we can guess that some may be reducing their alcohol intake in light of events that may have happened on NYE (don’t worry, we’ve all been there!)…

  Albion Works, the trio of buildings in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter have been sold for £3 million! The buildings are set to be converted into residential accommodation. The properties are Victoria Mansions in Hall Street, Albion Court in Frederick Street and the Squirrel Works in Regent Place – all covering over 50,000 sq ft…

To celebrate the good tidings and festivities of one of the nations’ favourite holidays of the year, the Golden Square is going to be home to the Quarter’s very own Christmas tree! There will be a ‘Lights Switch On’ event tonight from 4pm, lasting until 7pm. To get everyone into the Christmas spirit, there will…

  Assay Office Birmingham has partnered up with Birmingham City University to announce a prospective collaboration for an educational hub in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter. BCU’s department of gemmology is set to be relocation to the new Assay Office Birmingham building located at 1 Moreton Street. This will allow further development of…