Please read and if you agree, sign the petition.
Thanks, Jim
Some of you may be aware that it is proposed that the name of the Birmingham Gun Quarter is changed to the invented title of St.Chads and St.Georges for what, it appears, is an effort by a small element of Birmingham City Council Councilors* to remove the "Gun Quarter" from the proud history of this fine city. The reason for this initiative was a 50 signature petition from "residents" of the Newtown and Lozells area of the city, which is some distance away from the industrial Gun Quarter.
For over 250 years our Gunmakers (both men and women) have promoted a secure and safe environment, supported our Armed Forces and produced world class products exported across the globe.
If you feel you would like to support our industry and keep our name and traditions please visit www.savethebirminghamgunquarter.co.uk and register your support.
*It should be noted that several Birmingham City Councilors agree with our views and have signed our petition.
I have just made it 3537.
Three generations of my grandfathers and their sons, brothers & cousins were gun barrel makers in Birmingham Gun Quarter. The proposed changing of the name is a disgrace to their memory and the memory of thousands of men, women & children who also worked there to help make Birmingham the great city it became.
Whatever the jobsworths on Birmingham City Council think it will always be The Gun Quarter to true Brummies.
Having said that I don't actually see what they can change. As far as I am aware the name doesn't appear on any maps and the postal addesses in the area don't have Gun Quarter in the address or a specific post code. The entire exercise is to placate a few residents who have complained, most of whom probably have no idea what The Gun Quarter represents.
Please read and if you agree, sign the petition.
Thanks, Jim
Some of you may be aware that it is proposed that the name of the Birmingham Gun Quarter is changed to the invented title of St.Chads and St.Georges for what, it appears, is an effort by a small element of Birmingham City Council Councilors* to remove the "Gun Quarter" from the proud history of this fine city. The reason for this initiative was a 50 signature petition from "residents" of the Newtown and Lozells area of the city, which is some distance away from the industrial Gun Quarter.
For over 250 years our Gunmakers (both men and women) have promoted a secure and safe environment, supported our Armed Forces and produced world class products exported across the globe.
If you feel you would like to support our industry and keep our name and traditions please visit www.savethebirminghamgunquarter.co.uk and register your support.
*It should be noted that several Birmingham City Councilors agree with our views and have signed our petition.