Two Brums are better than one! Tues 15 Sept, at Birmingham People’s History Archive, 2nd floor, BMI, 9 Margaret Street, B3 3BS

[Ian Binnie]

A free event, part of Birmingham Heritage Week.

4.00-5.30 & 6.30-7.00 pm (drop-in) Archive tours and exhibition about two Birminghams, in the West Midlands and Alabama.

5.30-6.30 pm Talk: on the cities’ shared heritage; video link to Vulcan Museum colleagues, Alabama.

7.00-7.30 pm Film: The Rise of the Mixy, about desi pubs as historical centres of diversity.

BOOKING (for talk & film) or any questions? Email [email protected]

 

[Mark Tooze]

Talking of Heritage Week - collections centre is open on Saturday 12th September and - GOOD NEWS!!! - admission has been cut to £6 (or free if you live in Nechells!):_

If you have never been here you should really make the effort - it is like going into a timewarp! Pre-booking is required.
Details at https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/events/museum-collection-centre-open-day

Also - Newhall Water Mill in Sutton Coldfield will be open on Sunday 13th September for Heritage Week - admission free - no booking required - great day out - full details at https://www.newhallmill.uk/whats-on-at-new-hall-mill-2026/

 

[Mark Tooze]

And of course - do not forget Aldridge Transport Museum the weekend after - note free admission:-

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Aldridge Transport Museum, displaying the legacy of road transport in the West Midlands. Formerly Aston Manor Road Transport Museum

www.amrtm.org