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
Campaigners Rally Against 18-Bedroom HMO Proposal in Brierley Hill's Victorian Buildings Sunday, April 26, 2026 brierleyhill hmo victorian conservation campaign planning development heritage overcrowding safety A new planning application to convert derelict Victorian buildings into an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Brierley Hill has reignited local opposition. Situated behind Albion Church on High Street, the … 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
How Londoners Revived a Derelict Birmingham Venue with Heritage and Heart Thursday, April 9, 2026 heritage restoration restaurant birmingham victorian blacklock hospitality architecture renovation community Sitting by the window of the soon-to-open Blacklock Chophouse on Cathedral Square, I was treated to one of Birmingham’s most striking views while waiting to chat with restaurant owner Gordon Ker. For years, only the former … Read More