Restoration Begins at Birmingham’s Historic Lad in the Lane Pub Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham pub heritage restoration landmark history architecture conservation revitalization planning Work has officially started on the Lad in the Lane, Birmingham’s oldest pub, long after its closure left the historic site vulnerable to decay. The commencement of these restoration efforts marks a significant step toward … Read More
Peaky Blinders: Exploring Midland Filming Locations as They Appear Today Friday, March 20, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham midlands filminglocations theimmortalman history television drama industrial heritage Peaky Blinders, the acclaimed series set in post-World War I Birmingham, has captivated audiences with its gritty portrayal of the Shelby family’s criminal empire. The show’s authentic atmosphere owes much to its … Read More
Exploring Peaky Blinders Film Locations in Birmingham: Then and Now Friday, March 20, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham filminglocations bsafactory calkeabbey thegarrison montaguestreet digbeth history culture For the first time ever, scenes from the Peaky Blinders film franchise have been shot in its home city of Birmingham. The new movie, The Immortal Man, predominantly filmed at Steven Knight’s Digbeth Loc studios, also … Read More
Discover Croome: The National Trust Gem Just an Hour from Birmingham Friday, March 13, 2026 nationaltrust croome capabilitybrown raf worcestershire playgrounds history familyfun outdoors freeadmission Less than an hour’s drive from Birmingham lies Croome, a remarkable National Trust estate filled with surprises for visitors of all ages—and this weekend, you can explore it for free. Situated near High Green in … Read More
The 'Middle Earth' Birmingham Museum Offers Half-Price £4 Tickets This Weekend and on Mother’s Day Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham tolkien museum middleearth sarehole lotteries mothersday history family literature Nestled in Birmingham, Sarehole Mill is a charming historic site often credited as the inspiration behind JRR Tolkien’s legendary Lord of the Rings trilogy. Tolkien, who grew up just across the road from the mill, spent … Read More
Peaky Blinders Fans Uncover the Real History Behind the Series Ahead of Film Release Thursday, March 5, 2026 peakyblinders tommyshelby birmingham truecrime bbc history billykimber gang cillianmurphy crimedrama The story of Tommy Shelby reaches a pivotal moment this week with the release of the feature film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, hitting cinemas on Friday, 6th March. While this film will conclude Tommy’s storyline, it is … Read More