The Library of Birmingham

20/01/2025

Its the time of year when we highlight some of the best new additions to our printed resources including items for the Birmingham Collection, which chronicles the culture and history of the city; the Black & South Asian History Collection which records the histories of Britain’s Black and South Asian communities and the Map Collection https://theironroom.wordpress.com/2025/01/20/new-additions-2024/

18/01/2025

We’ve recently completed our survey of the Black & South Asian History Collection. A total of 9,435 volumes were checked and of these, 6,484 were item modified on the public catalogue to show the correct locations in the Library of Birmingham

17/01/2025

17/01/2025

Welcome to ! Our weekly musical post celebrating and exploring anything music related connected to Birmingham & surrounding areas. An A-Z of Brummie beats, bands and basslines. We had some good mentions of last week's letter - from The Beat to Bev Bevan and more.. We want to hear about musical connections and memories with the letter C today.. to start the ball rolling - we are remembering those Stourbridge legends Pop Will East Itself - with frontman Clint Mansell Composer - from sitting on the no.9 bus to the Golden Globes in Hollywood - what a local legend. He has written loads of award-winning film scores including the one below. Share your memories and photos of Clint or any other musicians/bands/venues beginning with C The Library of Birmingham Birmingham Music Archive

17/01/2025

Tickets, please! The rather grand frontage of Snow Hill Station on Colmore Row taken in 1966. The station was closed six years later and demolished in 1977, only to reopen in 1987. Reference – Snow Hill Station 14

16/01/2025

Continuing with our series of magazines - a cartoon from The Owl on 10 September 1886. Our holdings run from 1879 – 1911 and shouldn’t be confused with the magazine of the same name published in London in the 1860s. Ref: LF 08.2

16/01/2025

Put 6 March 2025 in your diary for World Book Day 2025! Sign up to our newsletter to hear more about the campaign and discover our resources now available to download, packed with fantastic ideas and tools to help you plan your World Book Day celebrations.

15/01/2025

15/01/2025

Imagine taking the pledge in Birmingham in 1885. What would be your non - intoxicating tipple of choice? Why Goffe & Sons Zoedone mineral water fresh from the Digbeth Spring, of course! Ref- LF08.2 Periodicals H/1

14/01/2025

This week we bring you this City of Birmingham map referred to in the Quinton, Harborne and Edgbaston Town Planning Scheme. Produced by the City Engineer and Surveyors' Office in 1913. Ref - MAP/566919

13/01/2025

We’re pleased to announce the 1921 census for England & Wales is now available on . Free access is now available across Birmingham Library Services. Here’s what Edward Cadbury of the chocolate company was doing at the time.

13/01/2025

Rhyme Time is returning at The Library of Birmingham! Tuesday sessions will continue from the 7th January 2025. Sessions on Monday will begin on the 27th January. First come, first served, so we advise arriving early!

Session 1️⃣ 11:10am-11:30am 🎟 Please collect your entry token at the main entrance - staff will be there to meet you!

Session 2️⃣ 11:40am-12pm 🎟 Please collect your entry token at the staff counter on the Lower Ground Floor

Stay and Play will be running afterwards as usual from 12-1pm, no token required!

11/01/2025

This rendering of a Birmingham pastoral is included in West’s History, Topography and Directory of Warwickshire, 1830. A directory of every town and considerable village in the county. Ref - Birmingham Trade Directory Collection

10/01/2025

10/01/2025

Fancy a career with a council? Why not visit the Councils' Jobs Fair at the Library of Birmingham on 23rd January 2025 at the Library of Birmingham where you'll find lots of opportunities that lead to great careers.

Contact [email protected] to book an appointment with the employment advisors at the Youth Hub who can help you to prepare for the event and provide ongoing employment support.

NOTE: You’ll need to meet the eligibility criteria below to receive employment support to apply for these jobs;

• Birmingham resident aged 16-29
• Not in education or training
• Not employed
• Not receiving benefits
* *Does not apply if you have a disability, are in care or a care leaver, homeless or an ex-offender