History

Sally Hoban, Heritage & Training Officer at Assay Office Birmingham said: 'The day will provide a unique opportunity to hear from a range of speakers about aspects of the Quarter’s past, present and future.' 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 collaboration with Assay Office Birmingham again this year on our latest joint Day School. These events provide a unique …

Sally spoke about the Assay’s Office outstanding silver collection and library, focusing on key pieces from the 18th century by Matthew Boulton. She highlighted the collection as a rich resource for historians, collectors and members of the public and raised the profile of the Hallmarking registers as valuable sources for people undertaking research on the history of the Jewellery Quarter and business in Birmingham. Sally also explained the Assay Office’s links with Birmingham’s…

The General Public open days to visit the private silver collection at Assay Office Birmingham are practically sold out.  Both the morning visits for Monday 28th April and Thursday 26th June are full.  There are still a very few places left on both afternoon visits which start at 2.00pm so hurry and book now if you would like to come along.  Places are currently £12.oo each and can be reserved by calling 0871 871 6020 or emailing silver@theassayoffice.co.uk Visitors on the rec…