Inside the Sandwell Hall Gatehouse: A Hidden Landmark on the M5 Monday, May 11, 2026 sandwell gatehouse m5 westbromwich georgian history landmark westmidlands architecture heritage Every day, tens of thousands of drivers speed past Sandwell Hall Gatehouse, making it a distinctive, if overlooked, West Midlands landmark. Its isolated position—right in the heart of a bustling motorway interchange—means few … Read More
The Midland Cemetery Haunted by the 'Nazi Ghost' Saturday, May 9, 2026 cannock cemetery ghost paranormal wwii staffordshire prisoners parachutist haunting history Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, the Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery serves as the final resting place for almost 5,000 German and Austrian prisoners of war who died during the First and Second World Wars. Beyond … Read More
New Birmingham Bar Offers £5 Pints and a Taste of 17th-Century Tavern Life Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham tavern ale guinness british history bar pub beer food A fresh addition to Birmingham’s vibrant nightlife, Stories Tavern is making waves with some of the city’s most affordable pints, including a classic Guinness for just £5. Housed at 103 Colmore Row beneath the renowned … Read More
Iconic Birmingham Bus Route Marks 100 Years of Service Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham bus transportation centenary westmidlands nationalexpress no11 publictransport history anniversary sport As quintessentially Brummie as the Bullring bull, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Rotunda, Birmingham’s famous National Express West Midlands No.11 bus route is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday, April 26. Established in … Read More
Future of Lad in the Lane: Birmingham’s Historic Pub May Transform into Offices and Housing Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham pub erdington heritage redevelopment offices accommodation history gradeii conservation The Lad in the Lane, one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs with origins around 1400, stands at a crossroads. This Grade II-listed historic landmark in Erdington has remained vacant since 2019, prompting discussions about its future … Read More
33 Birmingham and Black Country Pubs Immortalized in Nostalgic New Book Saturday, April 25, 2026 pubs birmingham blackcountry happyhours beer nostalgia realale community history landmarks Over 30 pubs from Birmingham and the Black Country are featured in the evocative new book Happy Hours – A Great British Pub Diary, authored by Mike Critchley. This captivating tribute chronicles a 42-year adventure through … Read More