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Joseph Chamberlain: Pride of Birmingham

Joseph Chamberlain, a British statesman renowned for his commitment to social reform, had a hugely successful political career thanks to his powerful rhetoric, strong moral compass, and genuine concern for public welfare. He was 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 business paved the way for a career in public service and,...

Black Sabbath: cult rock band from Birmingham

Black Sabbath are a legendary British rock band that pioneered the musical subgenre of heavy metal and were instrumental in the development of doom metal and other styles. The musicians drew their inspiration from blues-rock...

Birmingham Movie Star: Felicity Jones

Actors captivate us with their performances on stage and screen, making us laugh, cry, think, and feel. Some, thanks to their sheer talent and skill, achieve immense success and become true movie stars. Felicity Jones...

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Birmingham Choral Society Oratorio Competition — an opportunity not to be missed

The Birmingham Festival Choral Society Oratorio Competition usually features young performers. These are mostly students studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Through the oratorio...

Birmingham Movie Star: Felicity Jones

Actors captivate us with their performances on stage and screen, making us laugh, cry, think, and feel. Some, thanks to their sheer talent and...

Francis Galton: a genius, an eccentric, and Darwin’s cousin

Birmingham is traditionally associated with the Industrial Revolution, engineering, and innovation. It was here that technologies were developed that transformed Britain, and for centuries...

Spices, bass, and diplomacy: how one festival captures the essence of modern Birmingham

It turns out that in Birmingham, you can ‘visit’ India, Jamaica, or somewhere between Eastern Europe and the Middle East in just ten minutes—all...

Birmingham stories: even water makes it into the Guinness Book of Records

Birmingham is one of those cities that doesn’t feel the need to prove how ‘cool’ it is with words, because it has factories, canals,...
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