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About the man who invented British popular cinema

As is well known, the Jewish community in Birmingham has a rich and eventful history. This is partly due to its participation in the cultural, social and business life of the city. And, of course,...

Fraud and scams in Birmingham — between cunning, audacity and vigilance

Every year, thousands of Britons fall into the cunning traps set by modern fraudsters. From large cities such as Birmingham to the remotest corners of England, no one is immune to the possibility of being...

Benjamin Zephaniah — life in poetry as an act of resistance

Benjamin Zephaniah was a poet, writer and activist whose voice has remained an important part of the British cultural landscape for decades. As one of the active participants in the dub poetry movement, a form...

Philip Edward Fisher — from his native Birmingham to the international stage

He began playing the piano at the age of nine, making his stage debut just three years later with Shostakovich's Second Piano Concerto. He has performed in many prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and Alice...

George Edmonds — Birmingham reformer and radical, advocate for artisans and small traders

George Edmonds, a well-known Birmingham lawyer and native of the city, who was famous primarily for his rebellious spirit, wanted to reform Birmingham through the law. The methods he proposed for this were quite radical....

Birmingham Photography Festival — here you can communicate and learn how to take photos

Birmingham Photography Festival, the first of its kind. It has made it a point to showcase a wide range of talent. The event was organised by a creative trio of photographers - Fraser McGee, Beth...

Autumn Fair in Birmingham — search for new trade “bestsellers”

Since 1976, the Spring and Autumn Fairs have brought businesses, brands, and buyers together at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Over the years, the fair has steadily established itself as the premier trade event...

Birmingham Heritage Week — the history of the city that will interest everyone

The city's popular annual Heritage Week is back in 2025 with the support of the Birmingham Museum Trust, the University of Birmingham and the National Trust, as well as Birmingham City Charity and the William...

Birmingham October is a great pleasure for those who write and love to read

The Birmingham Literature Festival is a project of Writing West Midlands, a regional literary development agency that is a charitable organisation. The national portfolio organisation Arts Council England is also involved. It was these two...

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Benjamin Zephaniah — life in poetry as an act of resistance

Benjamin Zephaniah was a poet, writer and activist whose voice has remained an important part of the British cultural landscape for decades. As one...

Neville Chamberlain: from businessman to head of government

One of Birmingham's most notable figures, Neville Chamberlain, etched his name in history by becoming the Prime Minister of Great Britain. His success in...

St. Patrick’s Day in Birmingham

St Patrick's Day in Birmingham is a hugely significant event, with the city's parade being the first of its kind ever held in Great...

Indian cinema in Birmingham

Birmingham is a city with a rich history and culture, home to a large and diverse population from all over the world, particularly India....

Background to the UK Bhangra Music Awards

In a world where music is a core part of our cultural fabric, the UK Bhangra Music Awards stands out as a unique event,...
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