The owners of the Smith & Pepper Jewellery Manufacturing Firm retired in the early 80’s leaving behind a historical wonderland for future generations, that, unbeknownst to them, would be become on of the most popular attractions in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The proprietors ceased the trading and left behind overalls, used teacups and well-used tools scattered across…
Warstone Lane Cemetery dates back to the late 1840s, where it was once a burial ground for the members of the Anglican Church. One of the key elements on the cemetery is the two tiers of catacombs. The almost toxic vapours that came from the catacombs resulted in the Birmingham Cemeteries Act, which required non-interred…
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is well-known for being Europe’s largest concentration of business involving the jewellery trade, but it isn’t just about the jewellery, in fact, it’s home to many professions and businesses and bars and restaurants! Here are a few reasons why the you should visit Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter: 1. It’s a historical gold-mine! – The…
Just east of Icknield Street and west of Great Hampton Street/Constitution Hill in Hockley is the Jewellery Quarter. Well known for housing the greatest concentration of wholesale and retail jewellery manufacturers in all of Europe. It is fact that over a third of all of British Jewellery is manufactured within one mile of Birmingham’s City…
Wedding Quarter are giving out exclusive bridal offers to brides-to-be! Get a free bottle of fizz and gorge on cupcakes, when you book a late night appointment. As well as trying on as many dresses as you like, you can relax and enjoy this exciting experience with up to three other guests. As well as…
Insurance broker, Jobson James, have relocated to St Paul’s Square in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. With offices in London, Leominster, Kidderminster, as well as Birmingham, it is no wonder that Jobson James are expanding their horizons. The move will allow the already growing business to double in size in the next three years. As the company moves into a much…