The first two general public tours of  Assay Office Birmingham's Silver visits programme 2014 took place today and were as popular as ever. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="448"] Ready Steady Go... and the tour begins![/caption] Attendees learnt about The history of Assay Office Birmingham and The Jewellery Quarter before having a tour of the private silver collection and library. The sun even shone throughout to make it a wonderful start to this year's tours programme. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="448"] The visitors assemble for the start of the tour[/caption]   [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="448"] Sally Hoban (Assay Office Birminghams Heritage & Education Officer) talks about a collection piece in more detail to one of the days visitors[/caption]

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ONE OF THE LAST CHANCES TO VISIT

THE ASSAY OFFICE BIRMINGHAM SILVER COLLECTION

MONDAY 28^th APRIL & THURSDAY 26^th JUNE 2014

Usually these visits are only available to organised groups, so this is a unique opportunity to see the spectacular Silver Collection, the Library, and to hear about the history of hallmarking and The Birmingham Assay Office. Visitors will be met with a warm welcome, including coffee and biscuits before the visit, and afterwards, in the Gift Shop, they will be able to buy gifts such as books and silver items all made in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and hallmarked at The Birmingham Assay Office.  There are also lots of Gift ideas for that someone special….. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="448"] The Library at Assay Office Birmingham - A treat for bookworms![/caption] The Silver Collection Visit will take place on Monday 28^th April and Thursday 26^th June at The Birmingham Assay Office, with the option of a morning visit at 11.00am or an afternoon visit at 2.00pm. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="448"] Marie Brennan (Business Relations Manager) examines a customers ring to determine its hallmarks[/caption] Places are limited to 25 for each of the visits, so early booking is advised. To book a place or for further information, please call us on 0871 871 6020 or email silver@theassayoffice.co.uk  A charge of £12.00 per head is payable in advance and non-refundable.

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