Discover the rich history of Birmingham and its famous Jewellery Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour. Explore the city’s medieval origins, Victorian heritage, canal network, and artistic side. Perfect for social distancing and accessible for those with impaired hearing.
- Centenary Square - We start here and introduce the tour. We learn a lot about the city from things in and around the Square.
- Jewellery Quarter - We enter the Jewellery Quarter by a secret canal route that even locals do not use. We learn about the way the Jewellery Quarter developed and the different types of business that developed from Gergian times. We see the way the modern Quarter is taking its place in today’s city.
- St. Paul’s Church - Known as the Jewellery Quarter church we view the outside of this lovely 1779 example of Georgian architecture.
- Birmingham Cathedral - We look at this fine English Baroque cathedral. On occasions if there is time and not conflciting events we may go in and experience the Edward Burne-Jones stained glass
- St. Chad’s Cathedral - We view St Chads from the inner ring road. We appreciate only too well the issues with post-war redevelopment when the car was king. We decide for ourselves if Birmingham has a planned redevelopment.
- Victoria Square - Having seen St Philip’s Cathedral and lots more in between we return towards the Library of Birmingham by several important city Squares.
- Chamberlain Square - We see this renovated square and understand more about the way the modern city is reconfiguring for the future.
- Local guide provided
- Audio receiver loan for clear guide listening
- There are no entry tickets required for this tour.
Unfolding Birmingham and its Jewellery Quarter - The Positively Birmingham Journey No. 3
We deploy a live audio system - the guide is armed with a transmitter while our participants use a receiver. Regardless of the distance, every word is clearly audible making it suitable for maintaining social distancing and also beneficial for those with hearing difficulties.
Grasp the evolution of Birmingham and witness that our present work modalities are strongly anchored in our past. An in-depth exploration of the city’s current state in relation to the backdrop of its historical significance as an epicentre of the industrial revolution now adapting proactively to future challenges. Our focus includes:
• The bygone era – beginnings in the medieval period
• Transition from Georgian businesspeople to Victorian visionaries
• The Jewellery Quarter
• The canal network
• Cultural richness
• The city’s ongoing evolution towards the future.
This two-hour walk through presents a concise overview of the city and is equally enlightening for both residents and tourists.
Starting/Ending point:Â Front gate of the Library of Birmingham
- We try not to cancel tours even with adverse weather conditions. If it is raining please bring a suitable coat or umbrella. In the event of icy conditions the tour route may be adapted.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
