Jewel in the Crown
Thursday, October 10, 2024
75-80 Vyse St - The Jewellery Quarter Museum, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Jewel in the Crown
Thursday, October 10, 2024
75-80 Vyse St - The Jewellery Quarter Museum, Birmingham, United Kingdom
What you need to know
Join us for a fascinating journey through history as we explore the Jewel in the Crown, an event organized by Black Heritage Walks Network. Discover the hidden gems of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter and learn about its rich African heritage. The expert tour guides will take you on a walking tour through the streets, where you'll uncover stories of how African gold played a crucial role in shaping this iconic neighbourhood.
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of this historic area. Our knowledgeable guides from Black Heritage Walks Network will share their expertise and passion for preserving and celebrating African culture with you. As you stroll through the streets, you'll see how The Jewellery Quarter has evolved over time while still retaining its unique character. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience one of Birmingham's most treasured landmarks from a whole new perspective. Join us at Jewel in the Crown – it's an event not to be missed!
Location
75-80 Vyse St - The Jewellery Quarter Museum
Birmingham, B18 6HA United Kingdom
By Road
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is located just outside Birmingham City Centre. For Sat Nav use postcode B18 6HA.
Vyse Street is off Great Hampton Street (B4100). There is no car park at the museum but parking is available on Vyse street and nearby streets (charges may apply).
Birmingham is now a 'Category D Clean Air Zone', this means owners of the most high-polluting vehicles will be charged to drive within certain parts of the city centre, including the area that Thinktank is located in. To find out more and to check if your vehicle will be charged visit brumbreathes.co.uk
From Birmingham city centre use the following buses.
· Number 101. Catch the bus at Colmore Row. Get off at the Clock bus stop on Warstone Lane
· Number 16. Catch the bus at Upper Dean Street Get off at the Vyse Street bus stop on Great Hampton Street
· Number 74. Catch the bus at Old Square. Get off at the Vyse Street bus stop on Great Hampton Street
From other Birmingham areas use circular bus Number 8A and Number 8C. Get off at Jewellery Quarter Station bus stop.
Bus services are operated by National Express West Midlands.
The closest metro stop is Jewellery Quarter. It is a 8 minute trip between the Grand Central metro stop (outside New Street Station) and Jewellery Quarter.
Turn left upon leaving the station onto Vyse Street and the entrance to the museum is located on the right hand side of the road. It is 5 mins walk away.
The closest train station is the Jewellery Quarter, only one stop away from Birmingham Snow Hill station.
Board one of West Midlands Railway's services, for a 3 minute journey.
Upon leaving the station turn left onto Vyse Street and the entrance to the museum is located on the right hand side of the road. It is 5 mins walk away.
Please check the West Midlands Railway website for Station Accessibility information.
When
- Thursday, October 10, 2024 1:00 PM
- Doors open 1:00 PM
- Ends Thursday, October 10, 2024 3:00 PM
- Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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Organiser
- Black Heritage Walks Network
- Phone 07593 894 406
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