‘Do Not Stop’: Birmingham’s Oldest Swimming Baths Make a Splash with Major Restoration Wednesday, May 27, 2026 heritage swimming restoration birmingham community baths preservation edwardian campaign accessibility A powerful message of perseverance has emerged from Birmingham’s successful campaign to save Moseley Road Baths, the city’s oldest swimming baths. After years of dedicated effort, the future of this cherished heritage site … Read More
The Lost Mansions and Historic Homes of Birmingham Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham mansions heritage history architecture westmidlands estates preservation historichomes legacy Birmingham and the wider West Midlands once boasted numerous magnificent mansions and historic homes, each telling a unique story of the region’s rich past. These grand estates, often architectural marvels and cultural … Read More
The DIY Mistakes That Cost Birmingham Neighbourhoods Their Conservation Status Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham conservation heritage victorian architecture preservation renovation historic legislation neighbourhood Birmingham is home to 29 designated Conservation Areas, including iconic neighbourhoods like George Cadbury’s picturesque village of Bournville and the Jewellery Quarter, which boasts the largest surviving cluster of … Read More
200-Year-Old Wolverhampton Pub Saved by Community Takes Major Step Towards Reopening Saturday, April 25, 2026 wolverhampton pub community heritage preservation refurbishment licensing planning conservation village The historic Old Stags Head pub, a cherished landmark in Penn, Wolverhampton, is moving closer to reopening after being closed for nearly six years. Once threatened with conversion into residential homes, this 200-year-old … Read More
Heritage Concerns Rise as Birmingham’s Digbeth Faces Transformation Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham digbeth heritage conservation hs2 development architecture preservation urbanplanning historic Birmingham’s Digbeth, often hailed as an ‘up and coming’ neighbourhood, is currently undergoing significant transformation. This evolution brings new opportunities but also raises pressing concerns about the preservation of … Read More
‘We’ve been here five years and we’ll be here five more’ say campaigners battling to save historic pub Saturday, April 18, 2026 whitelion caldmore heritage locallisting pub campaign walsall community planning preservation A dedicated community group fighting to preserve the historic White Lion pub in Caldmore faces a continued wait before a decision is made on its local listing application. The Friends of the White Lion submitted their request … Read More