Photos from 1978 That Show How Birmingham Has Changed Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham history 1978 westmidlands transformation urban photography landmarks architecture heritage Step back in time with these captivating photos from 1978 that reveal just how much Birmingham has evolved. From bustling city streets to iconic landmarks, these images capture a moment in the city’s history and … Read More
How Birmingham’s Golden Eagle Rock Venue Became a City Centre Car Park Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham goldeneagle rockvenue heritage demolition musichistory citycentre planning development landmark Birmingham has seen many of its grand pubs fall to demolition, replaced by uninspiring developments. But the transformation of The Golden Eagle on Hill Street stings more deeply for its former patrons and music lovers alike. … Read More
Birmingham's Hidden Brutalist Gems: Exploring the City's Overlooked Architectural Legacy Thursday, December 25, 2025 brutalism birmingham architecture concrete urban buildings design postwar heritage cityscape Birmingham is home to a remarkable collection of Brutalist architecture, reflecting an era when bold, raw concrete designs shaped the urban landscape. While some Brutalist buildings in the city are well-known landmarks, many … Read More
Birmingham Church’s New Car Park Approved Despite Gravestone Relocation Concerns Friday, December 19, 2025 birmingham church gravestones parking boldmere planning council heritage accessibility relocation St Michael’s Church in Boldmere, Birmingham, has received approval for its proposal to build a new car park, following the council’s assessment that relocating certain gravestones is “considered acceptable.” The church aimed … Read More
Birmingham Student Flats Proposal Revisited Amid Heritage Concerns Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham studenthousing heritage planning development goldeneagle architecture regeneration accommodation conservation Plans to construct a 16-storey student accommodation building with 263 bed spaces on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham city center are once again under review. The developers emphasize that the new building would … Read More
Birmingham’s Hidden Gems Now Protected for Future Generations Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham heritage listed bournville cadbury handsworth architecture church preservation midlands In 2025, three significant Midlands buildings, including two in Birmingham, have been officially granted listed status, securing their preservation for generations to come. Among the 35 sites added to the National Heritage … Read More