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The Society erected its first Blue Plaque in 1953. Prior to this the Corporation of Birmingham had erected them sporadically. After 1953 the Society took over sole responsibility for raising plaques to former eminent citizens. The current strategy is to erect two plaques each year.
152 out of 153 (99%) plaques have been curated
182 subjects all or unphotographedGender Diversity
Ernest Henry Wilson, 1876-1930, gardener, botanist and plant-hunter, trained here 1893-1897
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Joseph Lucas 1834-1902 Lamp and oil dealer The founder of Lucas Industries Born in Carver Street Traded from here
Bakkavour, 86 Carver Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sarehole Mill site of water mill since 1542. Used by Matthew Boulton in mid 18th Century rebuilt 1768 inspired J. R. R. Tolkien 1896-1900
Sarehole Mill, Cole Bank Rd, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Matthew Boulton 1766-1809 lived here
Soho House, Soho Avenue, Handsworth, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Thomas Attwood 1783-1856 political reformer lived in a house on this site
Crescent Tower, Brindley Walk, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Edward White Benson Archbishop of Canterbury 1883 - 1896 was born in a house on this site
Benson House - 98-104 Lombard Street, Highgate, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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A tribute to Birmingham City Council 1991 International Convention Centre Symphony Hall National Indoor Arena Centenary Square
The Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Baskerville 1706-1775 printer, publisher and founder of the Baskerville Press lived in a house formerly standing on this site
Baskerville House, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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George Bodington lived here 1825-1843
Flats on the corner of Gravelly Hill and Hillaries Rd., Erdington, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Highbury Home of Joseph Chamberlain Distinguished Statesman and Civic Leader
Highbury Hall, Yew Tree Road, Moseley, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881
T Startin Ltd, Aston Road North, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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David Cox Landscape painter 1783-1859 lived here at Greenfield House 1841-1859
116 Greenfield Road, Harborne, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Dr R. W. Dale 1829-1895 minister of Carrs Lane Church (1854-1895) theologian and preacher of the civic gospel
Carrs Lane Church, Carrs Lane, City Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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W. H. Auden poet lived in an adjacent house 1919-1939
Harborne Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, Lordswood Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Birmingham Blue Coat School stood on the site of this building from 1724 to 1930: since removed to Edgbaston
5 St Philips Place (former Prudential Assurance building), Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Major Dr. John Hall-Edwards 1858-1926 pioneer radiologist worked here
Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Jaffray 1818-1901 Reformer, Philanthopist and founder of the Jaffray Hospital. Lived here from 1862
Consultancy Suite, Priory Hospital, Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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In 1865 the game of Lawn Tennis was originated and played here by Major T. H. Gem solicitor and sportsman and J. B. A. Perera merchant
8 Ampton Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Here stood the original Birmingham General Hospital from 1779 to 1897
Centro House, Summer Lane, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Birmingham Dental Hospital [full inscription unknown]
Reception Area, The Dental Hospital, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Oscar Deutsch 1893-1941 opened the first of the chain of the Odeon Cinemas here
Banqueting Palace, 271 Birchfield Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Freeth the Birmingham Poet of Bell Street 1731-1808
East Mall - Bullring (to the right of the Horatio Nelson statue), Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The American essayist Washington Irving, 1783-1859 lived in a house on this site 1819-1824
12 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Dr. Frederick W. Lanchester Scientist, inventor & engineer Lived here from 1924 to 1946
128 Oxford Road, Moseley, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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George H. Lanchester Vehicle designer & engineer Lived here from 1911 to 1932
30 Dyott Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Most of Britain's Spitfires were made here, 1939 - 1945.
Jaguar Land Rover, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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J. R. R. Tolkien 1892-1973 lived near here 1902-1910
Teleperformance House, Hagley Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Norton. This plaque commemorates the site of the Norton Motors Factory where production of the world famous "unapproachable Norton Motorcycle" took place between 1920 & 1963 and was unveiled in the centenary year of Norton Motors on Norton Day 21st June 1998 by Geoff Duke
Bracebridge Street, Aston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Field-marshal William SlimViscount Slim of Burma Freeman of the City 1947 Lived here
144 Poplar Avenue, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Joseph Southall 1861 - 1944 Artist and Craftsman Lived here from 1882
13 Charlotte Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Queen's Hospital (1841 - 1941) and the Birmingham Accident Hospital (1941 - 1993) occupied these buildings
Bath Row, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Oliver Lodge Here stood Mariemont the home of Sir Oliver Lodge 1901-1920
student Hostels, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Will Thorne, founder of the National Union of General and Municipal Workers
Lucas Industries, Great King Street, Hockley, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Aston University founded as the Municipal Technical School on 16 September 1895
Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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On this site stood the Theatre Royal 1774-1956
1st floor, The Charters Building, New Street, City Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Alexander Parkes 1813-1890 Inventor of the first plastic, worked on this site for Elkington, Mason & Company, electroplaters, circa 1840-1850
Old Elkington Works, 144 Newhall Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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On this site in the former New Meeting House Joseph Priestley LLD FRS scholar, scientist, theologian and discoverer of oxygen ministered to his congregation from 1870 to 1791
St Michael's Catholic Church, New Meeting Street (off Moor Street Queensway), Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Henry Cardinal Newman 1801-1890 founder of the English Oratory lived here from 1852 to 1890
Oratory Church, Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Edward Richard Taylor, 1838-1912 art teacher and William Howson Taylor, 1876-1935 potter, lived here
26 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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J. R. R. Tolkien author 1892-1973 lived here 1910-1911
Highfield Day Nursery and Preschool - 3-4 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Michael Balcon 1896-1977 Film maker and creator of the character PC George Dixon (of Dock Green) Student at this School 1907-1912
George Dixon School, City Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Warwickshire County Cricket Club founded 1882
South Stand - Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Edgbaston Road, Edgbaston , Birmingham, United Kingdom
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William Withering MD FRS 1741-1799 physician and botanist lived here
Edgbaston Golf Club, Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Francis William Aston 1877-1945 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1922. Lived both here and at Tennal House, opposite 1877-1910
91 Tennal Road, Harborne, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Rowland Hill KGB 1795 - 1879 Postal Reformer resided near here in Gough Street
The Mailbox, Severn Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sid Field 1904-1950 Famous Comedian Lived here
152 Osborn Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Granville Bantock 1868-1946 composer, lived here 1926-1933
Metchley Abbey, Metchley Rd, Harborne, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Constance C. W. Naden 1858-1889 poet, scientist and philosopher lived here for most of her life
20 Charlotte Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Robert Martineau (1798-1870) Mayor of Birmingham 1846-1847 Thomas Martineau (1828-1893) Mayor of Birmingham 1884-1887 Ernest Martineau (1861-1952) Lord Mayor of Birmingham 1912-1914 Wilfrid Martineau (1889-1964) Lord Mayor of Birmingham 1940-1941 Denis Martineau (1920-1999) Lord Mayor of Birmingham 1986-1987 Five successive generations, father to son, of the same family.
Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Wesleyan Assurance Society was founded by members of the Wesleyan Chapel on this site in 1841
Cafe Nero, 74 Corporation Street - Martineau Place, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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William James Bloye 1890-1975 civic sculptor had a studio on this site from 1925
City College, 103 - 105 Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Tony Hancock, Comedian of Genius was born at this house on 12th May 1924. He died in Sydney, Australia on 25th June 1968
41 Southam Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Alfred Bird (1811-1878) Chemist and Druggist Inventor of eggless custard powder and baking powder Made on this site until 1963
Gibb Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Austen Chamberlain Statesman 1863-1937 Born here
Giles House - 83 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Francis Brett Young, 1884 - 1954. Novelist: Poet: Physician. Lived here 1905-6
105 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Albert W. Ketèlbey, composer and musician 1875-1959 a student at the Birmingham School of Music, at that time attached to this institute
Birmingham and Midland Institute, Margaret Street, City Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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J. Sampson Gamgee, F.R.S.E. 1828-1886 surgeon and founder of the Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund lived on this site
Repertory Theatre, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Children's Hospital - 1862 to 1962 [full inscription unknown]
the site of the original Children's Hospital, Ladywood Road (near Five Ways on the Hagley Road), Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Neville Chamberlain MP Lived here 1911 - 1940. Prime Minister 1937 - 1940
Edgbaston High School, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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George Jacob Holyoake, social reformer [full inscription unknown]
High Street, City Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Thomas Hall B.D. Schoolmaster, Preacher, Bibliophile taught here from 1629 to 1662.
Old Grammar School, in the Churchyard on Kings Norton Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Barry Jackson 1879 - 1961 Founder of the Birmingham Repertory Company
The REP, Centenary Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Barry Jackson 1879-1961 Founded this theatre Feb. 1913
The Old Rep Theatre, Station Street , Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Alderman W. Byng Kenrick 1872 - 1962 Civic Leader and Educationalist gave the Grove Estate to the City
Grove Park, Mill Farm Road Harborne, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Lady Well, an early water supply for the City of Birmingham
Ladywell Walk, Digbeth, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Dame Hilda Lloyd 1891-1982 Senior Surgeon President of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1949-1952
Birmingham Women's Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Castle Vale estate was built by Birmingham City Council (from 1964) on the site of Castle Bromwich Military airfield (1914-1958)
St Cuthbert's Church, Reed Square, Castle Vale, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The first Rotary Club in the Midlands was chartered in this hotel April 1914 "70 years of service"
Midland Hotel, New Street, City Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir John Benjamin Stone, M.P., J.P. 1838-1914 Pioneer photographer and politician lived here
Taylor Memorial Home, Grange Road, Erdington, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Birmingham Municipal Technical School [full inscription unknown]
Swallow Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Lawson Tait F.R.C.S. 1845 -1899 pioneer surgeon and gynaecologist lived and worked near here
Norton Tower, Civic Close, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The factory of the Lanchester brothers who built the first British motor car 1895
MBC Metal Powders, Montgomery Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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To Chiltern Railways and The Birmingham Alliance for the restoration and improvement of Moor Street station 2005 Renaissance Award Presented by HRH The Earl of Wessex KCVO 11th May 2006
Moor Street Station, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Bournville Building Estate created in 1895 by George Cadbury
The Rest House, Bournville Village Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Edward Burne-Jones 1833-1898 artist born in a house on this site
11 / 12 Bennetts Hill, City Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Birmingham's Last Public Hanging Near this site, at what was then the junction of Great Charles Street, Snow Hill and Bath Street, Philip Matsell, aged 30 was hanged at 1:25pm on Friday 22nd August 1806 in front of a crowd estimatd at 40,000. He had been convicted of the murder of Robert Twyford, a "peace officer" ( a parish constable or watchman - the percursor of the later Police Officer) on that very spot and was burried in St Phillip's Churchyard. It was over 60 years later, in May 1868, that the last public execution in Britain took place near Ludgate Hill in London
Great Charles Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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James Watt engineer, inventor and industrial pioneer lived here 1777-1790
Regent Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Christian Kunzle 1879-1954 philanthropist whose confectionary business and charity office occupied this site
YTD, Park Regis Birmingham, Broad Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Rogers Martyr Burned at the stake Feb 4th 1555
Bull Ring Trading Estate, High Street Deritend, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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This park, one of many gifts to Birmingham, by Louisa Anne Ryland 1814-1889
The Lodge at Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston Road entrance, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Joseph Hansom John Welch Architects MDCCCXXXIV
Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Trafalgar Bi-Centenary 2005 Admiral Lord Nelson 1758-1805 Whilst visiting Birmingham in August 1802, Vice Admiral Viscount Nelson stayed at the Styles' (later the Royal) Hotel, which stood on the site opposite. Such was the impression that Nelson made during his stay, that after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar, Birmingham was the first place in the kingdom to erect a statue in his memory. This foremost statue still stands in the Bull Ring today.
Temple Row, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Old Rectory. Thomas Bray lived here 1690-1729
Rectory Farm, Ragley Drive, Church Rd, Sheldon, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Naughton Dunn 1884-1939 Birmingham's first orthopaedic specialist and a nationwide pioneer. Based at this hospital 1913 - 1939
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Rowland Hill KCB 1795 to 1879 postal reformer resided at number 68 opposite 1802 to 1803
Lionel House - 86 Lionel Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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King's Norton Green The green has been a public centre of King's Norton for at least 500 years. During most of that time the Manor of King's Norton, extending from Rednal to Balsall Heath, was the property of the King. The 15th century "Saracen's Head" (next to the churchyard) was once the house of the bailiff, who was responsible for administrating justice in the Manor. During the Civil War Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I, spent a night at the house on her journey from Yorkshire to gather troops and rejoin the King at Oxford. The Green has been used for centuries for meetings, fairs and markets, and although the area of King's Norton Parish is much smaller than in the Middle Ages the number of people coming through to The Green is vastly greater so please treat it with care.
King's Norton Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Austin Village built by Herbert Austin in 1917 to house his workforce for the Austin Motor Company, at that time engaged in the manufacture of vehicles, aircraft, ammunition and equipment to support this country's forces in the Great War.
Central Avenue, The Austin Village, Northfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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William Lench (d. 1525) A Tanner of Moor Street. Created Lench's Trust by Deed of Gift in 1525. Provider of almshouses in Birmingham through the succeeding centuries.
Quinborne Community Centre, 80 Ridgacre Road, Quinton, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Joseph Sturge 1793 - 1859 Quaker campaigner for peace, extension of the vote and the abolition of slavery. Lived in a house on this site 1824-1859
Eden Croft, 64 Wheeleys Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Forward Prize 2011 Presented to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of Symphony Hall and its contribution to the cultural life of Birmingham
Symphony Hall, Centenary Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Sutton Nettlefold 1866-1930 Pioneer of Town Planning First Chairman of City Housing Committee Lived in this house from 1903 to 1919
Winterbourne House, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Ritz Ballroom was one of four music venues run in the 1950s-60s by the Irish husband & wife team Joe (Pa) & Mary (Ma) Regan. Originally the Ideal Cinema and then a billiards hall, this building was converted into the Ritz Ballroom by the Regans using wood from a previous Royal Yacht Britannia. Most of the famous 1960's pop artists appeared here including:- The Beatles on 15th Februrary 1963, The Rolling Stones on 14th September 1963, The Moody Blues on 28th March 1965, Robert Plant on 24th April 1966, The Kinks on 11th June 1966 and Pink Floyd on 16th December 1967. They were all supported by many local groups such as The Modernaires. The Regans later converted this building into a bingo hall. Joe Regan died in 2004 and Mary in 2008. The Ritz Ballroom Music Heritage Plate No. 1 July 2012
Cash Converters, York Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Julia Varley OBE 1871-1952 Suffragette and leading organiser of women's trade unions in Birmingham and the Black Country lived here.
42 Hay Green Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Here stood Sir Josiah Mason's Science College, later Mason University College, the nucleus of the University of Birmingham. It was founded upon the wealth and vision of Josiah Mason, a Kidderminster carpet weaver's son who had prospered by the manufacture of split rings and steel pens. He laid the first stone on his 80th birthday, 23rd February 1875. The College became the University upon the grant of a Royal Charter in 1900, and the building continued to accommodate the Faculties of Arts and Law until shortly before its demolition in 1963.
Below Josiah Mason plaque - former Central Library, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Percy Lionel Shurmer 1890-1959 Politician and Philanthropist. MP for Sparkbrook 1945-1959. Founder of the Shurmer Sparrows Parties for Children. Lived at 140 Belgrave Road near here for the whole of his political life.
Percy Shurmer Academy, Longmore Street, off Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Reverend Peter Stanford (1860 - 1909) African American born into slavery. Campaigner for racial justice. Author, historian and pastor here from 1889-1895. Birmingham's first black minister
Highgate Baptist Church, Conybere Street, Highgate, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Rev. John Angell James 1785 - 1859 Congregationalist Devine, Anti-slavery campaigner, Chairman of the board of education Spring Hill College 1838 - 1859
Moseley School, Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Jane Webb Loudon 1807 - 1858 Novelist, Horticultural Writer and Illustrator Lived at Kitwell House near this site 1820-1830
Kitwell Infant and Primary School, Wychbury Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Samuel Lines (1778-1863) Leading Birmingham artist and founder member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Site of his drawing academy and home
3 Temple Row West, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Frederick Rowland Emett OBE (1906-1990) Locally educated, Punch cartoonist, artist, inventor and creator of whimsical machines worked here in the 1920s.
Ludgate Loft Apartments, 17 Ludgate Hill - Lionel Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Alderman John Bowen J.P. (1844- 1926) Lived in Tindal Street Founder of John Bowen & Sons who built this school and the Victoria Law Courts.
Tindal Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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To Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for the Birmingham History Galleries 2013 Renaissance Award
Birmingham History Galleries - Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Kate Elizabeth Bunce (1856-1927) Prominent Birmingham artist of the Arts & Crafts Movement who, with her sister, Myra, created a fine reredos for a chapel in this church.
St Alban's Church, Conybere Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Electric Cinema Oldest working cinema in the U.K. Established 27th December 1909. Formerly known as The Electric Theatre, The Select, The Tatler News Theatre, The Jacey, The Classic, and The Tivoli.
The Electric Cinema, Station Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Curry OBE (1949-1994) World champion ice skater and gold medal winner at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games lived here.
Arden Lodge Residential Home - 946 Warwick Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Henry Barlow (1855-1924) Quaker statesman, peace ambassador and first Secretary of the Bournville Village Trust from 1900-1923. In 1914 he helped set up the Friends' Ambulance Unit. Lived here 1900-1924
1020-1022 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Gilbert Barling Bt CB CBE FRCS (1855-1940) First Chairman of the Council of The Birmingham Civic Society lived here from 1925-1940
6, Manor Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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To Birmingham Conservation Trust for Newman Brothers Coffin Works 2014 Renaissance Award
Coffin Works - 13 and 15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Great Stone. This glacial erratic boulder was formed in an explosive volcanic eruption during the Ordovician period, 450-460 million years ago. During the ice age possibly up to 400,000 years ago, it was carried by an ice sheet from the Snowden area of North Wales and deposited with many others around Northfield when the area was a frozen wasteland. For generations it lay at the corner of Church Road and Church Hill where it protected the Inn wall. The boulder was moved by Birmingham City Council to this site in 1954 for road safety reasons.
The Village Pound, Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Oliver Lodge FRS (1878-1955) Physicist and first Principal of the University of Birmingham lived in Mariemont, a house on this site from 1901-1920
City South Campus extension, Birmingham University, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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William Haywood (1876 - 1957) Architect & Urban Planner Secretary of Birmingham Civic Society 1918 - 1947 whose offices were in this building.
The Wellington - 37 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Bertha Ryland (1882-1977) Edgbaston suffragette. Member of the Women's Social and Political Union who slashed a painting at this museum on 9th June 1914 as part of militant campaigning across Birmingham to secure votes for women
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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William Gear RA FRSA RBSA (1915 - 1997) Artist, curator and educator lived and worked here 1964 - 1997
46 George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Mary Cottrell (1868 - 1969) First woman Birmingham City Councillor, Labour & Co-operative Party, 1917; board member Ten Acres & Stirchley Co-operative Society, 1909 and Co-operative Wholesales Society, 1922. Former site of TASCOS bakery.
1393 - 1395 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Florence Barrow (1876 - 1964) Quaker humanitarian, adult educator, and housing reformer lived here.
23 Frederick Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Birmingham Civic Society Founded 1918 Birmingham Law Society Founded 1818 The Birmingham Law Society is one of the oldest local law societies in the country, founded on 3rd January 1818 at a meeting at The Royal Hotel, Temple Row. In 1932 the Society acquired these premises at 8 Temple Street for its headquarters, which had formerly been a Temperance theatre. The library became the largest provincial law lending library in the country and was in use until 2009. At the time of its bicentenary in 2018, the Birmingham Law Society had become the largest provincial law society representing members of all branches of the legal profession.
Revolución de Cuba - 8 Temple Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Emmy Bridgwater (1906 - 1999) Artist and Poet Member of the Birmingham Surrealists and British Surrealist Group was born here.
42 Lee Crescent, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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For the successful restoration and conversion of the former headquarters of Birmingham Canal Company by Bistrot Pierre
Bistrot Pierre - Waterside House - 46 Gas Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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This lodge was the gatehouse to Heathfield Hall, home of James Watt (1736 - 1819) steam engineer, inventor and scientist.
The Lodge - 33 Radnor Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Reverend Thomas Swan (1795 - 1857) Minister of Cannon Street Baptist Church and campaigner for the Birmingham Antislavery Society lived here.
3 Yew Tree Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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George Edward Hunt (1892 - 1960) Leading Arts and Crafts jewellery designer and maker lived and worked here.
10 Bull Street, Harborne, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948) Spiritual leader and non-violent campainger for Indian independence stayed here in 1931. Erected to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Woodbrooke - 1046 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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James Horsfall (1813 - 1887) Industrialist and philanthropist, who manufactured the wire for the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable in 1866 and built this church for the benefit of his workforce Webster & Horsfall established in 1720
St Cyprian's Church, Fordrough, Hay Mills, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Marie Bethell Beauclerc (1845-1897) First female reporter in England. Pioneer of shorthand and typewriting and amanuensis to George Dawson.
Outside the Shakespeare Memorial Room, Level 9, Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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For the successful restoration of the Pig & Tail public house (formerly George & Dragon) 2016 Renaissance Award
Pig & Tail - Albion Street (Dayus Square), Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society The oldest surviving lawn tennis club in the world. Edgbaston Archery Society moved here in 1867 and lawn tennis was introduced by 1875.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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George Dixon (1820 - 1898) Councillor, Mayor, MP and Freeman of Birmingham. Proponent of the Elementary Education Act 1870. This building was occupied by George Dixon Higher Grade School in its early days and was formerly Oozells Street Board School.
IKON Gallery, Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Louisa Ryland (1814 - 1889) Philanthropist, who in 1873 gifted land and the funds to create Cannon Hill Park to be "a source of healthful recreation to the people of Birmingham." One of many gifts she made to our city.
23 Edgbaston Road - Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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David Gwyn Justham (1923 - 1991) Business leader and patron of the arts in the West Midlands. Founder Chairman of the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust 1979 - 1989. To mark the theatre's 122nd anniversary
Birmingham Hippodrome - Hurst Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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William Whiteway (Alec) Alexander (1852 - 1933) Prominent administrator of athletics and influential sports journalist who devoted his life to Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club. "The club of the people for the people"
Alexander Stadium, Perry Park, Perry Barr, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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For the successful restoration and extension of The Lapworth Museum of Geology by The University of Birmingham
Lapworth Museum of Geology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Sir Rowland Hill (1795 - 1879) Postage stamp inventor, pioneer in education and social reformer lived in this street.
Landrow Place - 86 Lionel Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Tony de Vit (1958-1998) Superstar DJ, producer and the Godfather of Hard House. Worked here in unit 417, home of TdV Records and V2 Recording Studio.
The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The Rum Runner (1964 - 1987) Run by the Berrow family on this site. Home of Duran Duran who worked, rehearsed and performed here as well as generations of Birmingham bands, musicians, DJs, fashion designers and clubbers who played, danced and hung out here.
Regency Wharf, Broad Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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George Dawson (1821-1876) Champion of the Civic Gospel promoting responsible local government and education, arts and culture for all. Inspired the world's first great Shakespeare library. 'Everything to Everybody'
The Shakespeare Memorial Room, Library of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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'Sam' Timmins (1826-1902) lived here. A learned industrialist, lover of libraries and literature, co-founder of the Shakespeare Memorial Library.
18 Elvetham Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Bertha Bracey (1893 - 1989) lived here. Quaker, refugee aid worker and one of the founders of the Kindertransport in 1938.
93 Bournville Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Theresa Stewart (1930 - 2020) lived here. Feminist, socialist and politician. First woman to lead Birmingham City Council, 1993-1999. Labour Councillor for Billesley Ward for 31 years.
15 Selly Wick Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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For the restoration and conversion of this former workshop by Jan Arkwright & Malcolm Kirkham 2019 Renaissance Award
27-32 Mary Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Emma Barton (1872 - 1938) Pioneering portrait photographer, learnt and practised her craft in a studio near here.
South & City College Birmingham, Digbeth Campus, High Street Deritend, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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For the restoration and conservation of this former warehouse by Javelin Block. 2018 Centenary Renaissance Award
32-35 Water Street, Jewellery Quater, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Near here stood one of the first Children’s Emigration Homes founded by John Middlemore (1844-1924). In memory of more than 5,000 children sent to Canada and Australia between 1873 and 1954
Spooner Croft Linear Park, St Luke’s Road, Highgate, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Monica Pearce (1915 - 1993) Nurse and pioneer of hospice care in the Midlands. Founded St Mary’s Hospice in 1979. To mark the hospice’s 40th anniversary 2019
St Mary’s Hospice, 176 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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SIFA Fireside For their work with homeless and vulnerably housed people in Birmingham since 1980. Nominated by the pupils of Chandos Primary School, Highgate.
SIFA Fireside, 48-52 Allcock Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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New Frankley in Birmingham Parish Council For service to community and environment since 2000. Nominated by the staff and pupils of Balaam Wood School.
12 Arden Road, Rubery, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Baskerville (1707 - 1775) Type founder, printer, publisher and free thinker lived in a house on this site.
Baskerville House, Centenary Square , Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Birmingham Civic Society FORWARD PRIZE 1979. Awarded to the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive for their outstanding service to the citizens of Birmingham in creating the Cross-City Line.
University Station, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, United Kingdom
For the successful restoration of the former Municipal Bank by The University of Birmingham 2021 Renaissance Award
The Exchange | University of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens The first public reading of this story was made by Charles Dickens in Birmingham Town Hall on Tuesday 27th December 1853 to an audience of nearly 2,000 people.
Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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For the successful refurbishment and extension of 2 Cornwall Street by Bruntwood 2018 Centenary Renaissance Award
Cornerblock - 2 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury (1858 - 1951) Quaker, visionary philanthropist, social and educational activist and politician.
Bournville Junior School - Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, United Kingdom