The Dark Victorian History of Birmingham City Centre: The Demolition of Its Infamous Streets Sunday, June 28, 2026 birmingham victorian slums history citycentre industrial redevelopment poverty sanitation demolition In 1842, Birmingham’s city centre was a far cry from the bustling commercial hub it is today. A government report from that year laid bare the harsh conditions of the city’s slums, describing overcrowded courts and decaying … Read More
Cradley Heath Glazing Firm Faces Closure Threat Amid Sandwell Housing Development Saturday, June 20, 2026 cradleyheath glazing howells sandwell industrial development housing businessclosure localeconomy urbanplanning The future of Howells Patent Glazing, a longstanding glazing company in Cradley Heath, is under threat after Sandwell Council granted permission to build almost 100 new homes on the industrial site it currently occupies. The … Read More
Wolverhampton Council Planners Advocate for £80m Warehouse Expansion Despite Local Concerns Thursday, May 28, 2026 wolverhampton warehouse coldstorage investment planning infrastructure logistics expansion employment industrial Wolverhampton City Council’s planning officers have recommended approval for an £80 million expansion of Constellation Cold Logistics’ (CCL) warehouse facility located on Park Lane Industrial Estate. The proposal includes … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Unassuming Building Hiding an Indiana Jones-Worthy Collection Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham museums collection history artifacts industrial innovation taxidermy treasure exhibition At first glance, the Birmingham Museum Collection Centre looks like any ordinary industrial building tucked away in Nechells. It’s the kind of place where forklifts quietly hum and workers keep busy — hardly the setting for a … Read More
Peaky Blinders: Exploring Midland Filming Locations as They Appear Today Friday, March 20, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham midlands filminglocations theimmortalman history television drama industrial heritage Peaky Blinders, the acclaimed series set in post-World War I Birmingham, has captivated audiences with its gritty portrayal of the Shelby family’s criminal empire. The show’s authentic atmosphere owes much to its … Read More
Massive Blaze Engulfs Tyseley Carpet Factory as 80 Firefighters Respond Thursday, January 8, 2026 fire birmingham tyseley carpetfactory westmidlands emergency industrial blaze firefighters response A devastating fire erupted on Wednesday evening at a carpet factory in Tyseley, Birmingham, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) was first called to the blaze shortly after 7pm on … Read More