We’re delighted to announce dates and speakers for our Heritage Talks in 2026.
From The Austin Village and the heritage of sweets, to Birmingham’s Dad’s Army, 19th century sanitation and part two of ‘Collars, Corsets and Social Class’, hopefully there is something to pique everyone’s interest!
Tuesday 28th April – The Austin Village
Presented by Hazel Griffiths of the Austin Village Preservation Society.
Tuesday 26th May – Sweet Heritage
Historian Emma Barron-Scott will explore the heritage of sweet making in the West Midlands, with free samples and old school sweets to buy.
Tuesday 30th June – Collars, Corsets and Social Class (part 2)
Connor McGrath and Willow Pinchin, vintage clothing experts and collectors, return to further explore social history through fashion.
Tuesday 28th July – Sanitation and Public Health in 19th and 20th Century Birmingham
Presented by Professor Justine Pick.
Tuesday 29th September – Birmingham’s Dad’s Army
With Paul Jaques and Dave Vaux from the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
All talks are held in the Main Hall, Moor Pool Hall, The Circle, Harborne B17 9DY.
Tickets are £3 per person by cash or card payment on the door. Refreshments are available to purchase from 6.30pm, with the talks starting at 7pm.
Moor Pool Hall
37 The Circle, Harborne,
Birmingham, B17 9DY
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