First World War Centenary The exhibition contains items loaned by prominent Jewellery Quarter firms and also a collage created by the Year 7 pupils of Perry Beeches II who had the benefit of the inspirational Professor Carl Chinn who had obviously brought history to life for them, judging by their contributions to the launch event which was very well attended. 14th June 2014 - 27th June 2015 This exhibition explores how the industry adapted to wartime austerity, the impact on local peop…

The third Assay Office Birmingham and University of Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Day School will take place at The University of Birmingham on Saturday, 21st June. The theme of this year’s event is Art, Craft and Production in The Jewellery Quarter, and it is aimed at anyone with an interest in the area. Dr Malcolm Dick, who is the Director of the Centre for West Midlands History at The University of Birmingham said: ‘We are delighted to be working in co…

The training courses continue this week at Assay Office Birmingham with our ever popular Understanding Watches Course. Course Tutor Peter Tales MBHI  has many years experience in retailing and repair services.  His expertise also includes business management, staff training and development and performance measurement and analysis.  Peter is also a senior examiner at the British horological institute.