My name is Katie Kershaw and I am one of BCT’s trustees. I became involved with the Trust because I am passionate about historic buildings and my home city of Birmingham. I am enormously grateful for the fantastic work that the Trust ...
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Men’s workwear for sale in the Kay & Co Ltd mail-order catalogue, Autumn 1920. Catalogue images © Kays Heritage Group, © of digital images University of Worcester Our wonderful volunteers at the Newman Brothers Coffin Works have spent a lot of time researching the clothes ...
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What an amazing weekend we have just had at Newman Brothers Coffin Fitting Works. We welcomed around 450 people into the factory and sunny courtyard over two days as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event. While waiting for tours and looking ...
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With just under three weeks to go, our Heritage Open Days preparation is well underway! Hannah Severn, one of our volunteers, spent the day with us today – making a start on a photographic display and ‘alternative’ interpretation for visitors who are not ...
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We aren’t blowing our trumpet (well, only a bit) – these comments are from visitors who had a wonderful time on Friday and Saturday – Heritage Open Days – on tours of Newman Brothers Coffin Fittings Works. They delved into its rich ...
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Book your tour of the Coffin Fittings Works on Friday 9th or Saturday 10th September by phoning 0121 303 2664 or sending an email to elizabeth.perkins@birmingham.gov.uk There are still some places left and only one day remaining to book. Come and join us ...
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Heritage Open Days in Birmingham click for original podnosh flickr image We’ve just received this form the Heritage Alliance: New future for HODs with The Heritage Alliance, Civic Voice and the National Trust We are delighted to announce that The Heritage Alliance ...
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Water fun at the Coffin Fittings Works We have been cleaning up ready to welcome visitors to the Coffin Fittings Works Open Day on Saturday, September 11th. We are at 13-15, Fleet Street and look forward to showing you round. Although we have no running ...
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Heritage Open Days (HODs) are an annual chance to celebrate the eclectic heritage of England. All around the country, properties that are usually closed to the public or charge admission open their doors to everyone – for free! Properties can range from factories to ...
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If you want to look around the Newman Brothers Coffin works this coming Friday 11th or Saturday 12th September please contact us to book a place. We’re doing some timed tours: Here are the details including how to book. Directions 10 mins walk from New ...
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