Brutiful Birmingham #SaveSmallbrook
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Fighting for Birmingham’s heritage, fair housing, net-zero carbon and local democracy.
Birmingham, England
Joined November 2015
"There is a campaign to save this beautiful building from the 1960s...there's more to it than simply a slab of concrete. It's one of the last remaining great buildings of it's time." Well said Kevin! Donate to #SaveSmallbrook here: https://t.co/qYHJcsXD3z
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Well done Kevin - Our hero! Smallbrook was featured by Kevin Mc Cloud in his SAVE lecture 2025. He argued that there’s still time for Smallbrook! Look at London’s St Pancras and New York’s Grand Central Station THEY were saved at the 11th hour… WE CAN DO IT TOO
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Good News! The Twentieth century society are throwing their weight behind an application for statutory listing of the William Mitchell mural in Sutton Coldfield. There are a number of Mitchells murals, in the Midlands now listed. Plenty of room for more.
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A sad end to the ambition and optimism that greeted the development of the Druids Heath and Ladywood estates in the 60's, https://t.co/LxGxNukQTa
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It is confirmed Birmingham has NO interest in its heritage. We now have only half a Conservation Officer. Pre Covid it was 8. If listed buildings cant be protected what chance for the rest of our heritage. https://t.co/wPqwN90BoJ
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The Victorian Society writes to Birmingham council's boss over a lack of conservation staff.
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The Fight For Home Festival, on Saturday, bought together a huge cross section of groups with disparate aspects of the common focus - Housing as a Human Right. Save Smallbrook were there too.
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"Construction accounts for a staggering 43% of carbon emissions" "We cannot continue to think of buildings as single use" https://t.co/SoqykdmrjK
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our recent, enjoyable walking tours. Here is another exciting one - Coventry. Organised by our good friends in DOCOMOMO. 18th Oct 10.00 - 4.00 https://t.co/54wXExglA7
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Last few days to book yourself a ticket for the "Shopping in the Sixties" walk around Birmingham City Centre. Highlights include the fabulous Grosvenor House The Big Top House of Fraser and much more. Sunday 21st September. Book now https://t.co/eEaUjG7hDn
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From Chandigarh to Birmingham: Celebrating Brutalist Architecture Due to unforeseen circumstances tomorrows event has been cancelled. Look out for the rescheduled date.
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Brutiful Birmingham and artist Suminder Virk consider the connections between Brutalist structures in Chandigarh and Birmingham. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fascinating discussion. Wednesday 17th 12.30. The Hive Vittoria St. https://t.co/S9Lmj16z6m
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Join us on Saturday as we take a walk through the twentieth century architecture of Aston University. + BONUS- find out more about the fabulous 1 Lancaster Circus and how its fate hangs in the balance. https://t.co/0BWcxnqxyZ...
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LAST few tickets available for the Aston University campus walk. Get yours while you can. We will be looking at the evolution of the campus from the 20's to the 70's including what was the Woodcock Street Baths. https://t.co/QelBcKJNJJ
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Tickets now available - From Chandigarh to Birmingham: Celebrating Brutalist Architecture Wed 17 Sep 2025 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM The Hive - Vittoria St https://t.co/S9Lmj16z6m
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Stop Press - date for your diary Surminder Virk is exhibiting her work inspired by the modernist and brutalist buildings of Chandigarh. Join Surminder and Brutiful Birmingham in discussion of Chandigarh and Birmingham. The Hive, Jewelry Quarter - 17th Sept 12.30 - 2.00
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Brutiful is offering you two great walks as part of Birmingham Heritage week. Aston University Campus - seeking out its 50's and 60's heritage . https://t.co/0BWcxnpZJr... Shopping in the Sixties https://t.co/eEaUjG7hDn Book now tickets are going fast
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Can you imagine? Smallbrook Ringway Centre transformed into a community arts venue and a museum dedicated to Birmingham's great Brutalist architecture? https://t.co/fUoytG6Zl3
designboom.com
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The CAMPAIGN CONTINUES. It is not all over. We are still challenging the decision to demolish Smallbrook. A planning condition for demolition is that a contract needs to be in place to build the first tower. BCC have agreed to tell our legal team when a contract is received
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"It was the originality of Jaynes approach to fostering a sense of community. ...that persuaded the panel to present her with the award" Well done Jayne, Anna and all the fantastic women nominated for the 2025 Birmingham Jane Jacobs Award.
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Jayne Murray, winner of the Birmingham Jane Jacobs Award, appears in this article by Joe Holyoak. The article reveals what an important role Jane has taken in giving the tenants of Druids Heath a voice. https://t.co/9KO9rT2ZLo Photo Angela Grabowska
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The winner of the Birmingham Jane Jacobs Award 2025 is JAYNE MURRAY. Anna Parker was highly commended. Well done both. It was a very difficult decision. The panel had nine brilliant women to consider. https://t.co/SvWQJQQRkD
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