Rare Glimpse Inside West Midlands Pub Older Than the USA by 186 Years Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub westmidlands history heritage thebellinn historic architecture culture england landmark Step inside The Bell Inn, a remarkable pub in the West Midlands that predates the United States by 186 years. BlackCountryLive was granted exclusive access to this historic establishment, offering a unique look at a venue … Read More
The 430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub That Opens Just a Few Times a Year Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub history willenhall bellinn westmidlands heritage veday tradition landmark rare Nestled in the heart of Willenhall, The Bell Inn stands as a remarkable testament to history, having served the community for over 430 years. This historic pub is not your typical watering hole—it opens its doors to the … Read More
Can You Identify This Iconic Birmingham Building? Sunday, March 29, 2026 birmingham architecture landmark building design history heritage city travel tourism How familiar are you with Birmingham’s architectural gems? It’s time to test your knowledge. In the video above, we take you on a visual tour of one of Birmingham’s most striking buildings. From its unique design to the … Read More
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
How Birmingham’s Golden Eagle Rock Venue Became a City Centre Car Park Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham goldeneagle rockvenue heritage demolition musichistory citycentre planning development landmark Birmingham has seen many of its grand pubs fall to demolition, replaced by uninspiring developments. But the transformation of The Golden Eagle on Hill Street stings more deeply for its former patrons and music lovers alike. … Read More
‘Striking’ former Wetherspoon’s pub in Art Deco building for sale Thursday, December 25, 2025 artdeco pub nightclub tamworth landmark realestate commercial restuarant property bar A distinctive former pub, restaurant, and nightclub housed in a landmark Art Deco building is now for sale, sparking hopes for a fresh lease of life for the historic venue. Known as The Lighthouse, this striking property on … Read More