Midland Dad Becomes Instant Millionaire After Unearthing Henry VIII Pendant Tuesday, February 10, 2026 metal-detecting tudor henryviii pendant britishmuseum heritage archaeology warwickshire treasure history A Birmingham cafe owner’s hobby has transformed his life after he discovered a priceless piece of history while metal detecting. Charlie Clarke unearthed a rare 500-year-old gold pendant linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to … Read More
Bridgerton Fans Must Watch These 5 Stunning Period Dramas While Waiting for Season Four Monday, February 9, 2026 bridgerton perioddrama lavish romance costumes history britishtelevision drama royalty netflix With anticipation building for the release of Bridgerton’s fourth season, fans are eager to immerse themselves in more captivating tales set in opulent historical settings. If you’re longing for lush costumes, intricate … Read More
UB40 Returns to Their Roots at Hare & Hounds and Reflects on Birmingham’s Changing Pub Scene Monday, February 9, 2026 ub40 pubs birmingham heritage live-music closure community history economy reggae Legendary Birmingham reggae band UB40 has expressed deep concern over the rapid disappearance of the city’s cherished pubs, calling it “criminal” that so many community landmarks are vanishing. This year marks the 47th … Read More
New Home for Midlands War Heroes Memorial Saturday, February 7, 2026 memorial dudley war worldwarone plaque heritage history councilhouse sacrifice remembrance A poignant memorial commemorating 53 former pupils of a Dudley school who lost their lives in World War One has found a new, prominent home at Dudley Council House. The plaque, once displayed at the Sir Gilbert Claughton … Read More
Legendary BBC Journalist Sir Mark Tully Passes Away at 90 Sunday, January 25, 2026 sirmarktully bbc journalism southasia india foreigncorrespondent broadcasting radio4 tributes history Sir Mark Tully, a broadcasting legend who “opened India to the world,” has died at the age of 90. The veteran BBC journalist and acclaimed correspondent passed away on January 25, drawing heartfelt tributes for … Read More
Flying Scotsman in Birmingham: What You Need to Know Sunday, January 25, 2026 flyingscotsman birmingham steamlocomotive train heritage halfterm moorstreet snowhill history travel The legendary Flying Scotsman is making a much-anticipated visit to Birmingham from February 14 to 21, perfectly timed for the half term holiday. This historic steam locomotive will be running special trips departing from … Read More