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The Birmingham native who made the United States laugh

John Oliver is an Emmy and Writers Guild Award-winning comedian and writer. He is the host and producer of the HBO show "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," which has earned a host of prestigious...

Birmingham native John Cadbury is the founder of a world-class chocolate brand

John Cadbury was born in Birmingham in 1801 and went on to found the Cadbury chocolate company, one of the most famous and beloved chocolate brands in the world. It all began in 1824 when...

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market: the flagship event of the year

The annual Birmingham Christmas Market, which runs for several weeks in the lead-up to Christmas, has become a much-loved highlight for residents and visitors alike. Sprawling from Victoria Square and along New Street, this huge...

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, celebrating the genre's infectious rhythms and offering a deeper dive into...

Fierce: performance without borders

For over 20 years, the Fierce Performance Festival has been a beacon, showcasing Birmingham as a vibrant, diverse, and tolerant city where incredible new art can pop up in the most unexpected places. Held every...

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. A vibrant expression of the British-Indian identity can be seen 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 Britain back in 1952. The festival, which celebrates the patron saint,...

John Baskerville: printer and type designer

A font is a complete set of letters that form a unified stylistic and compositional system for setting text. Historically, they were created by engravers and typographers with a specific purpose and artistic vision in...

Mary Ann Schimmelpennink: Birmingham writer

Mary Anne began writing in the early 19th century. Her work reflected societal events like the rise of Jansenism, the destruction of Port-Royal by an earthquake, and the secret societies in Great Britain that influenced...

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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,...

Walls that build a community: the synagogue where Birmingham’s Jewish history began

The establishment of any Jewish community usually begins with a synagogue, and the example of Singers Hill Synagogue is a clear illustration of this....

From the Factory District to Hollywood: The Success Story of Julie Walters, Who Started in Birmingham

If anyone had told a young Julie Walters that one day she would stand on the red carpet alongside Michael Caine, Meryl Streep, or...

When the city becomes a stage: Birmingham’s new music formats

Birmingham has a long and vibrant tradition of hosting concerts and various music shows. This history ranges from large-scale open-air festivals to chamber performances...

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...
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