History West Midlands

19/10/2023

Religious divisions between the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland were a fundamental cause of the Civil Wars and throughout the interregnum

19/10/2023

It's safe to say we're truly amazed at the difference between these before and after shots at

Thanks to the amazing work from Nick Cox Architects and the stained glass detailing at St Phillips Cathedral has been given a new lease of life!

We can't wait to see the end results!

19/10/2023

Congratulations to the Red House Glass Cone
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11/07/2023

11/07/2023

11/07/2023

Visit Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle and discover over 1000 years of history!

11/07/2023

Discover a new way to explore online the most historically interesting, rare, and unusual records held at The National Archives.

11/07/2023

Are you insterested in discovering Staffordshire's long history and exploring the treasures of our collections along the way?

To find out more, visit:
https://ow.ly/EECV50P4Uy1

11/07/2023

Looking for something to do after work?
The Back to Backs has started offering twilight tours every Tuesday until the end of August. These tours let you experience the houses at sunset.
These tours run every half an hour from 1 until 6 o'clock. They can be booked on the National Trust website.

11/07/2023

06/07/2023

Causes. Conflicts. Consequences. People, events and ideas of the British Civil Wars explored and explained by leading historians.

26/06/2023

The British Civil Wars touched every man, woman and child in Britain and its effects were felt for decades after the conflict ended in 1652. During the

24/06/2023

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We’re opening a new 1940s-60s high street complete with a record shop, butchers, hairdressers and newsagent.

Meet a whole host of new historic characters and experience the post-war period like never before as we delve into more recent history from Saturday 8 July! 🤩

24/06/2023

12/06/2023

Professor Peter Gaunt goes beyond the major set-piece battles such as Marston Moor and Naseby to explain that for most communities in England and Wales,

24/04/2023

Saturday 3 June 2023 - 6pm

24/04/2023

Our summer programme of history/heritage talks starts tomorrow in the main hall, with guest John Gale, from Birmingham Civic Society's heritage committee & iconic blue plaque designer, refreshments at 6.30pm, talk starts at 7pm, looking forward to a great evening!

24/04/2023

Our very own WLHS member Tim Clark is speaking about the launch of his new book and the history of St Mary's Church in Warwick this Thursday. Check out the rest of the events to celebrate 900 years of this iconic church as well.

17/04/2023

Weds 19 April 2:00-3.30pm event by Birmingham Research Institute for History and Cultures and Centre for West Midlands History at University of Birmingham
A series of PhD students and professional archivists to discuss what the future directions of Birmingham and Black Country History might be.

A series of PhD students and professional archivists to discuss what the future directions of Birmingham and Black Country History might be.

16/04/2023

The next Centre for West Midlands History is Thurs 20 April 7:00-8:30pm. Join Duncan Frankis of Newman University
' Brass Founders: Politics and Industry during the Age of Revolution'
All welcome - just register

Duncan Frankis discusses the political manoeuvring, cutthroat capitalism, and less-than-reputable trade links of a group of industrialists.