Birmingham is basking in the sunshine and the population of the Jewellery Quarter including staff from Assay Office Birmingham are enjoying the free lunchtime musical entertainment supported by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust. The Birmingham Jazz & Blues festival is back by popular demand! The JQBID sponsored leg is being held both on a bandstand in St Paul’s Square, near to the current Assay Office Birmingham building until the 10th July and on a stage in Golden Square…

Have you visited Assay Office Birmingham's recently launched online Archive Collection yet? The Oral History Archive provides an insight into the part the Assay Office has played in the Jewellery Quarter and how hallmarking remains vital to the assurance of quality that has characterised the Birmingham jewellery and metal trades for many years. To listen to audio clips from current and former members of staff at Assay Office Birmingham, please follow the link below: www.theassayoffice.co.uk…

AS THE NEW ASSAY OFFICE NEARS COMPLETION IT’S BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR ALL OUR CUSTOMERS In the interests of best practice and security, please note the following: Parcels will ONLY BE ACCEPTED with a fully completed form. The PINK customer copy of the SUBMISSION FORM MUST be presented for item collection(s). ***STOP PRESS*** We’re in the process of updating our forms following customer & staff feedback to improve our processes and provide a better service – watch this …