Jewellery Quarter Research Trust
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Est.2009. We research & promote the history of the Jewellery Quarter. Our free database holds 172,000 records of people, graves, & memorials of JQ cemeteries.
Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
Joined June 2014
On the evening of Friday 13th September join us for Ten Troublesome Tales. Key Hill Cemetery is the last resting place of villains, murderers & mysteries yet to be solved. Enjoy a visit to the atmospheric catacombs as part of the tour. Book tickets https://t.co/1CpynPnujq
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On this day in 1914 Britain declared war on Germany. The First World War would continue until 11th November 1918. In Warstone Lane Cemetery there are 51 First World War burials.
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#OTD in 1945 Ellen Wilkinson was appointed as Minister of Education, the first woman in British history to hold the post. https://t.co/ultpxEDJT8
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Have you seen our water safety storybook? š As well as being available for all to read on our website, weāve shared over 5,000 copies with nurseries along our waterways, including 300+ bi-lingual copies in Wales š Huge thanks to @PostcodeLottery for the support š
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Our visitor centre and beautiful courtyard are open this weekend! Why not enjoy a picnic in the sun āļøor join a Workers of the Roundhouse tour to learn more about our curious building. Tickets are free and you can book here: https://t.co/XhkkcEBuV0
#SeeTheCityDifferently
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Joseph Hall was the inventor of the system of 'wet puddling' (Pig-iron boiling) which produces wrought iron. Hall's invention led to the construction of the Eiffel Tower & the original framework of the Statue of Liberty. He is buried in Key Hill Cemetery in JQ #InventorsMonth
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Today the scenic Hatton Locks are on a stretch of waterway named the Grand Union Canal, but when opened in 1799 this was the Warwick & Birmingham Canal! ā Built to carry coal for the industry in the Black Country, and as a vital trade link connecting London and Midlands. š§µ
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The 'original Digbeth tripe house', date unknown. https://t.co/Sxb0n7XEh0
#Birmingham #Brum #Digbeth #restaurant #LocalHistory
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It's inventors month! Harry Gem was a lawyer, soldier and sportsman. He is buried in Warstone Lane cemetery in the Jewellery Quarter, and is the inventor of lawn tennis! #InventorsMonth
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Some good news! Due to popular demand āBenjamin Zephaniah ā The Brighter Flameā has been given a new home in Birmingham's Snow Hill Square @ColmoreBID until 1 Sept https://t.co/rCUUYJXArW
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https://t.co/1EuEIQW23R Itās nearly time for our open day where you can gaze at lots of our wondrous artefacts! Suitable for all ages, our next open day is September 14th and MUST be pre booked. Ticket prices and all details are available via the link
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Fantastic news!
We're thrilled to announce Ā£250k of support from @HeritageFundUK for the Chance Heritage Trust project which will resource the trust to drive our industrial heritage projects over the next 3 years. A huge thanks to #NationalLottery players! #HeritageFund @HeritageFundM_E
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250 years ago on 1st August 1774, Birmingham scientist Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen. Not that people couldnāt breathe before then - Priestley identified the gas as a process of an experiment and published his findings - Read more here: https://t.co/4nZnQqY7a7
@LibraryofBham
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āļø We do love a set of architectural drawings! šŖ Thereās so much going on behind the scenes this year and the addition of our secondary glazing is what weāre most excited about! ā”ļøThe improvements itāll make to our energy efficiency will be clear to see! More updates coming.
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#MapOnATuesday Something slightly different this week - Sketch map shewing the route of the royal procession through Birmingham on the occasion of the visit of Queen Victoria, 23rd March, 1887 @LibraryofBham
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We're delighted to announce that the next phase of reopening of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will take place on Thursday 24 October 2024. The Round Room Gallery, Industrial Gallery, Bridge Gallery and Tearooms are among the gallery spaces to reopen. https://t.co/VarAjN3FYB
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#SundayShowcase Carrying on with our Number 11 theme this week, we bring you Outer Circle : Birminghamās Number 11 Bus Route. Reference - Birmingham Collection 47.623 @LibraryofBham @nxwestmidlands @WMNP_Lab @stanscafe
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We had a great day at The JQ Festival! Thanks to everyone who stopped by in the School of Jewellery. A lot of you were interested in our books & the plan of Warstone Lane catacombs; as it explained the layout. Hope everyone enjoyed the festival! (books are heavy, who knew!)
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Introducing our next @edfringe show! A solo re-telling of #houndofthebaskervilles @theSpaceUK šThe Space @ Symposium Hall Aug 2-10, 12-17 17:15 Aug 19, 21-24 13:05 https://t.co/tp50Fb67Z5
#edfringe #SherlockHolmes #arthurconandoyle
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I'm looking for a Marketing Officer and a PR & Comms Officer to help me promote the work and vision of Birmingham Museums Trust to the people of the city and beyond. If you know somebody who might be interested point them in this direction:
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