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5 Books for Birmingham history, heritage and architecture buffs

Posted November 19th, 2011 by Nick Booth with 4 Comments

Over the last couple of years some of our volunteers have highlighted and reviewed a range of books that might make great presents for heritage enthusiasts.  I thought I’d list 5 crackers but if you have any other ideas please share them ...

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Rice's Architectural Primer by Matthew Rice – a review.

Posted June 5th, 2010 by Hannah Severn with No Comments

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Architecture for Beginners!
For someone who is fascinated by historic buildings, I know very little of the many architectural eras and correct terminology! There are plenty of guides to historic architecture out there, such as the Pevsner ...

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Pevsner Architectural Guides, Birmingham by Andy Foster – a review.

Posted April 6th, 2010 by Nick Booth with No Comments

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If you are interested in the Buildings of Birmingham then the Pevsner Architectural Guide to Birmingham by Andy Foster is THE book you need.
I’ve already bought two – one to give to a friend.  I sometimes ...

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Birmingham's Retort House to become a base for homeless people.

Posted September 28th, 2008 by Nick Booth with 2 Comments

Gas Retort House, image from wikipedia.
Earlier this month the homeless charity Crisis reported that they have secured a two million pound investment from the Department of Communities and Local Government to help turn the Grade II* former Retort House in Gas Street ...

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