Hundreds of ‘Victorian’ Shoes Wash Up on Welsh Beach Near the Midlands Sunday, January 11, 2026 victorian ogmore beach shoes wales history frolic archaeology restoration leather In a fascinating discovery along the Welsh coast, more than 200 shoes and soles, resembling Victorian-era footwear, were found washed up on Ogmore Beach by dedicated litter pickers on December 18. The intriguing find has … Read More
Inside Birmingham's Newly-Protected Hidden Gems: Three New Listed Buildings Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham heritage architecture listedbuildings preservation history culture victorian modernism urban Birmingham has recently welcomed three remarkable buildings into its roster of listed status, ensuring their preservation for future generations. These architectural treasures, often overlooked, tell diverse stories of the … Read More
Inside the Historic Birmingham Library Frozen in Time That 'Will Never Reopen' Sunday, November 30, 2025 library birmingham heritage preservation victorian community closure education poverty council Three years after its closure, Birmingham’s historic Spring Hill Library remains perfectly preserved yet eerily frozen in time. Once a bustling community hub, the Grade II-listed Victorian building adjacent to Tesco on Spring … Read More
Inside Historic Midlands Church Saved from Demolition Now Transformed into Sparkling Venue Thursday, November 27, 2025 wolverhampton church restoration heritage venue victorian renovation dhinsa landmark event Darlington Street Methodist Church, a Grade II-listed building situated in the heart of Wolverhampton, has been lovingly restored after narrowly escaping demolition. Once ranked as the eighth most at-risk listed building in … Read More
Former Church Tower Transformed into Stunning Seven-Storey Home in Cardiff Sunday, November 23, 2025 conversion cardiff architecture property church restoration victorian realestate renovation residence A remarkable former church tower in Cardiff city centre has been converted into a striking seven-storey home, hailed as one of the most distinctive property transformations in the UK. St James Tower, originally part of the … Read More
Unique Midland Theatre Reopens After Devastating Fire Thursday, November 13, 2025 theatre malvern restoration fire community victorian intimate performance crowdfunding reopening After seven challenging years following a devastating fire, the Theatre of Small Convenience in Malvern, Worcestershire, has triumphantly reopened, welcoming audiences once again to the globe’s smallest commercial theatre. … Read More