A powerful reminder of Birmingham’s proud civic history    

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 National Association of Goldsmiths held its 120th Annual General Meeting  in the impressive and contemporary surroundings of the Saatchi Gallery yesterday. David Doyle – BATF Director assigned to the unification project and Andrew Hinds incoming NAG Chairman The next steps will be progressed by a Working Party led by Andrew Hinds and BJA Chairman Gary Wroe  who will agree the structure of the new organisation, which will be part of the British Allied Trade Association, a…