'Not Perhaps the City of Our Dreams' – Did Birmingham Live Up to Cadbury's 1950s Predictions? Tuesday, July 7, 2026 birmingham cadbury urbanplanning history population transport parks architecture shopping predictions The influence of the Cadbury family on Birmingham is unmistakable, stretching back to the chocolate-makers' arrival in 1824. Today, many cherished parts of the city—like the Lickey Hills, Kings Norton and Moseley parks, and … Read More
Birmingham’s The Woodman Named One of the UK’s Most Beautiful Pubs for Conservation Excellence Sunday, June 28, 2026 pub heritage conservation restoration birmingham architecture camra historicengland hospitality community The Woodman, a historic pub nestled in Digbeth, Birmingham, has been honoured with the Historic England Conservation Award at CAMRA’s prestigious Pub Design Awards. This accolade recognises the pub’s outstanding commitment to … Read More
Council Update on Preservation Efforts for Birmingham’s Deteriorating City Centre Landmark Monday, June 22, 2026 birmingham landmark heritage preservation methodistcentralhall historic restoration architecture conservation tourism Birmingham City Council has issued an update on ongoing efforts to safeguard the crumbling Grade II-listed Methodist Central Hall, a historic landmark in Corporation Street, after campaigners raised alarms about its risk of … Read More
Seven Photos of Walsall Council's Former One Stop Shop Friday, June 19, 2026 walsall council onestopshop publicservices community history photographs architecture localgovernment memories Walsall Council’s former One Stop Shop served as an essential hub for residents to access various public services in one convenient location. Although it is no longer in operation, this collection of seven photographs … Read More
Dudley Council Rejects Controversial HMO Conversion in Brierley Hill Wednesday, June 17, 2026 dudley brierleyhill hmo conservation planning victorian architecture housing council development Dudley Council planners have rejected a contentious proposal to convert a vacant office building in Brierley Hill into an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The site, located between High Street and Albion Street, … Read More
'Blot on Landscape' Midland Megahome Finally Sells — at a Steep Discount Saturday, June 13, 2026 hedgehouse midlands knowle megahome ecofriendly architecture propertysale luxury controversy realestate After nearly a decade on the market, Hedge House—a futuristic megahome in Knowle, one of the Midlands' most affluent villages—has finally sold for £2.55 million, about £1 million less than its original asking price. The … Read More