Birmingham Mail - Tag - english heritage

Demolition decision over Sutton Coldfield US forces postal depot delayed

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM planners will visit a historic Second World War mail delivery office before deciding whether it should be demolished to make way for new housing.

Cultural gems open their doors for Midlands Heritage Open Days

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

HERITAGE sites ranging from buildings which inspired JRR Tolkien to Birmingham’s world-famous coffin works will throw open their doors this weekend.

DAYS OUT: English Heritage - Wroxeter Roman City

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WITH this weekend’s blockbuster movie The Eagle reminding us of the Romans on these shores, why not tie in a visit to a real life site dedicated to preserving their place in British history?

Conservative councillor labels conservationists 'middle class idiots'

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:49:00 GMT

Conservationists were dismissed as “middle class idiots” by a council chief as plans to demolish a row of derelict Victorian villas on one of Birmingham’s major commuter routes were approved.

Hidden heritage of the West Midlands to go on show to the public

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:01:00 GMT

Hundreds of properties ar to open their doors to the public as part of English Heritage's celebration of the region’s history and culture

Heritage warning over city's crumbling churches

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

YEARS of neglect have left Birmingham’s churches crumbling faster than anywhere else in the country, a report has revealed.

English Heritage backing bid to stop Birmingham housing plan

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

RESIDENTS of one of Birmingham’s most historic suburbs have won the backing of conservation watchdog English Heritage after forcing it into a major u-turn to fight a new housing development.

English Heritage survey highlights conservation areas at risk

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

MORE than one in ten of surveyed conservation areas in the West Midlands are at risk of neglect, decay or damaging change.

Restoration work on Jewellery Quarter factory begins

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WORK has begun on a £750,000 pound restoration project to create a museum in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter.

New life for castle ruins

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

THE 700-year-old Weoley Castle ruins labelled 'at risk' by English Heritage are to be given a new lease of life in a £1.1 million overhaul.