An afternoon of talks around memorial recording at the Birmingham & Midland Institute. Join the Celebrating Birmingham’s Burial Grounds Project for an afternoon of talks on subjects around this burial ground mapping and recording projects featuring talks from: - Harold Mytum “Burial Ground Memorials, an Under Appreciated Heritage.” - Josie Wall “From Churchyard to Cemetery, ... Read more
The Jewellery Quarter Heritage Squad are a collective of volunteers who give their time to help the different heritage organisations in the Jewellery Quarter. Led by The Hive, they have worked with Scott Johnston to form the JQ Heritage Film Squad, which explores enjoyment and inclusivity through participatory filmmaking. This film represents a range of ... Read more
A free online talk by Jo Gane about George Shaw, an early photographer who is buried in Key Hill Cemetery George Shaw was one of Birmingham's first photographers and a key member of the emerging professional classes in Victorian Birmingham with a wide ranging network which encompassed his work as a patent agent, chemistry professor ... Read more
