Restoration Begins at Birmingham’s Historic Lad in the Lane Pub Six Years After Closure Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham erdington ladinthelane historic pub restoration heritage firedamage listedbuilding community The owner of Birmingham’s Lad in the Lane, believed to be the city’s oldest pub, has commenced essential repair work to halt the ongoing decline of this 14th-century landmark. After closing its doors permanently in 2019, the … Read More
400-Year-Old Venue to Reopen as Boutique Pub with Stylish Bedrooms Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solihull historic pub missoula luna heartwood hospitality restoration boutique leisure A historic Solihull venue, dormant for years, is poised for a remarkable revival as a boutique-style pub with bedrooms. The location that once housed the beloved Missoula Bar and Luna club, known for drawing weekend crowds … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Transform Historic Birmingham Medical Surgery into Boutique Hotel Thursday, March 12, 2026 birmingham heritage architecture hotel renovation artsandcrafts listedbuilding kingsnorton haleandson restoration A historic medical surgery building in Birmingham is poised for a remarkable transformation into a 21-bedroom boutique hotel. The landmark Arts and Crafts style structure, located at the corner of Middleton Hall Road and … Read More
Birmingham’s Historic Curzon Street Station Set for Restoration as Calls Intensify to Expedite HS2 Friday, January 23, 2026 curzon hs2 birmingham restoration heritage architecture railway planning preservation infrastructure Plans to restore Birmingham’s historic Curzon Street Station have been formally approved, marking a significant step in preserving one of the world’s oldest surviving examples of monumental railway architecture. However, … Read More
Hundreds of ‘Victorian’ Shoes Wash Up on Welsh Beach Near the Midlands Sunday, January 11, 2026 victorian ogmore beach shoes wales history frolic archaeology restoration leather In a fascinating discovery along the Welsh coast, more than 200 shoes and soles, resembling Victorian-era footwear, were found washed up on Ogmore Beach by dedicated litter pickers on December 18. The intriguing find has … Read More
Pledge to Restore Sutton Park with Investment, Community Events, and Free Parking Wednesday, December 17, 2025 suttonpark birmingham conservatives restoration trust parking events labour localelections urbanparks Birmingham’s Sutton Park, one of the largest urban parks in Europe, is set to receive a major overhaul under a new pledge by Conservative councillors aiming to regain control of the city council after 14 years. The … Read More