This is a free exhibition, no booking required. Opening Hours: 10am - 4pm Dudley Archives and Local History Centre Tipton Road Dudley DY1 4SQ Join us as we take you on a visual journey, exploring how Birmingham changed from being a City of Empire in 1889 to the City of Diversity it is today. The […]
We are delighted to be bringing our City of Empire to City of Diversity touring exhibition to the Highbury Hall Open Day for one day only. The city’s changing population is shown through images from the Library of Birmingham’s important collections, including captivating portraits of people photographed by the Dyche studios over several decades. The […]
From City of Empire to City of Diversity: Family Day is being held at Dudley Archives and is free to attend. There will be free workshops throughout the day. The region’s changing population is shown through images from the Library of Birmingham’s important collections, including captivating portraits of people photographed by the Dyche studios over […]
Please note this exhibition is free to attend and no booking is required. 400,000 Muslims fought in the First World War and over a million in the Second World War as part of the British Indian Army. It is estimated that more than half of these soldiers were recruited from the Punjab and regions that […]
Join us for a walking tour like no other, celebrating the history of the diverse and vibrant Stratford Road. The Stratford Road, once described as ‘the gateway of Birmingham’ has seen many migrants settle along it, due to its unique location and affordable housing. From the Irish to the Somalian community; the memories of the […]
In Bengali with English subtitles Piyar Alir Bhanga Mukh (Shattered Faces of Piyar Ali) explores a ceaseless journey of a Bangladeshi-British middle-aged man named Piyar Ali, who seeks to find himself during the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh. The play touches on the history of pain that an individual faces due to internal colonialism and genocide, […]
Sampad and Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust are having a picnic with plenty of family-friendly activities
To mark 75 years since the partition of India, Sampad and Birmingham Rep are delighted to present Utsav. Featuring Dona Ganguly, her exciting and renowned dance company will present Indian Classical and creative choreography to include Odissi, Tagore and popular Hindi compositions.
Entrance is free but tickets need to be booked in advance here Join Sampad and B:Music for a Mid Day Mantra special to mark 75 years since the independence of Pakistan. Starting with a family-friendly workshop with craft artist Taiba Akhtar, there will then be a short reading from My City My Home, Sampad’s book giving women […]