Inside Birmingham HMO ‘With Potential for Redevelopment’ Selling at Auction Wednesday, July 1, 2026 birmingham moseley hmo victorian property auction redevelopment investment flats realestate A substantial Victorian semi-detached house in Moseley, Birmingham, is set to be auctioned by Bond Wolfe next week, presenting a unique opportunity for investors or developers. Located at 7 Oxford Road, the 11-bedroom … Read More
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
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
Coalport Figurine from BBC Hit Surpasses Expectations, Sells for £1,300 at Auction Thursday, May 28, 2026 coalport figurine porcelain keepingupappearances collectibles auction antiques victorian ceramics hyacinthbucket A chipped Coalport porcelain figurine, depicting the iconic Hyacinth Bucket character from the BBC show Keeping Up Appearances, has dramatically exceeded its estimated value at auction. Originally expected to fetch only £100, … Read More
Rubble in Birmingham's Grade II-Listed Great Western Arcade as Construction Begins Saturday, May 16, 2026 greatwesternarcade birmingham victorian construction development heritage realestate colmorerow ashtrom office Birmingham’s iconic Great Western Arcade, one of the city’s last great Victorian shopping arcades, has entered a new phase of development as construction begins to connect it with the neighboring office block. Since its … Read More
Historic Birmingham Pub ‘Lost in Time’ to Close After More Than a Century Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham blackeagle pubclosure historic pubs victorian heritage camra community planning In just two weeks, Birmingham will say farewell to one of its cherished historic pubs. The Black Eagle, located on Factory Road and established in 1895, will serve its final pint on May 10, 2026. Last year, BirminghamLive … Read More