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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
France may be famed for its enchanting castles, like the Château d’Ussé in the Loire Valley—said to have inspired Charles Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty—but you don’t need to travel abroad to experience similar magic. Just under …
February half term is the perfect opportunity to explore fascinating local attractions—ideal for those days when the weather is too cold for the beach and travel time is limited. Just an hour from Birmingham lies one of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …