The geographical heart of England, Birmingham started life as a sixth- century Anglo-Saxon village. Today, much of this city of over a million dates back to post-WWII redevelopment in the 1950s and 60s. Cutting edge museums and galleries, innovative theaters and excellent shopping have contributed to Birmingham's appeal as a weekend break destination. Don't miss the hopping bars and cafes of Gas Street Basin or the fascinating creatures at the National Sea Life Centre.
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Gallery that houses a fine collection of original watercolor and oil paintings, etching and limited edition prints.
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Antiques for Everyone is one of the UK's largest antiques fairs that runs three times a year at Birmingham's NEC. This winter's fair will run from 19th to the 22nd of November 2015. Next year the fair returns with Spring 7th-10th April 2016, summer 21st-24th July 2016 and 1st-4th December 2016. The fair is one of the most important events in Britain for Art, decorative, art deco and period furniture as well as stunning pottery, porcelain and glass including stunning examples of vintage and decorative collectables, jewellery, silver, maps, treen, fine art, armoury and militaria in imaginative displays with many unique items on sale for the first time. Items on sale range in price from £10 to over £100,000 and are independently vetted by a huge team of industry experts, so you can buy with confidence from around 240 friendly exhibitors. BBC experts Judith Miller and Will Farmer will be holding daily talks and giving tips on how to start collecting. This winter's big feature will be Whitby Jet, its history from the Jurassic Period and it will feature a stunning dress worn by Donna Air for "The Amazing Spiderman" movie and valued at £38,000.
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A specialist wine and drinks merchant with a tasting room, wall to wall spirits, a mouth watering choice of fine and eclectic wines, boutique and craft beers from around the world and one of largest champagne gift collections in the UK. Located less than half a mile from Birmingham City Centre we hold wine schools & tasting events every week, and have a climate controlled 'Fine & Rare' room. Hailed as one of the UK's premier drinks destinations.
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Contemporary gallery situated in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, exhibiting bespoke furniture and fine jewellery. Highlighting the best of British Design.
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Based within the New Standard Works, a grade II listed building in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter; the Hive Heritage Hub displays exhibitions on historic and contemporary trade, alongside the social history of the quarter. The Hive Heritage Hub is the newest edition to the New Standard Works building, home to Argent College for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are proud to offer an inclusive and friendly environment to all our visitors. Everyone is welcome to enjoy our beautiful industrial building and discover the stories of its past. As well as being open Monday to Friday, we also open for the Saturday Sessions every second Saturday of the month - a long day of themed activity, experiences, fine food and sociable times. Every month we have a different theme and we have designed the day around it; the creative activities for families, the craft workshops and experiences, the evening entertainment and, of course, the delicious food!
Formerly the Standard Works this building had been empty for many years but now is a home to a College for People who need some support. Part includes and excellent cafe whilst another is dedicated to the old Jewellery Quarter trades. Well worth a visit and support.
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Flat 8 Gallery is a space for emerging contemporary European, North and South American artists. We provide a space that allows the artist a more personal connection with the audience, to share ideas, future projects and creative processes. And for the public to have an experience surrounded by art that can later become part of their lives. There are dinners each week at Flat 8, on a Wednesday, at which artists and guests meet in an exchange of ideas and cultures.
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Founded by the Birmingham artist Reuben Colley in 2010, the gallery occupies a superbly converted space in one of Birmingham’s fine Victorian buildings. Originally the Union Club, the building dates from 1870. The architect was Yeoville Thomason, who was also responsible for the Birmingham Council House. The artists represented by RCFA work in a wide range of genres, from abstraction to hyper-realism. RCFA presents work of outstanding quality in a relaxed and welcoming gallery space.
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The galleries at the Grade I listed Barber Institute of Fine Arts boast an outstanding art collection, with masterpieces by Botticelli, Rubens, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Turner and Rossetti, Monet, Renoir, Degas and Manet to Van Gogh, Gauguin and Rene Magritte. There's also a dazzling coin gallery, housing Europe's most significant collection of Roman, Byzantine and medieval coins, alongside superb works of decorative art and sculpture, and changing exhibitions and displays of prints and drawings - all in Birmingham's finest Art Deco building. The lively learning programme for adults and children can be currently be found online. Explore exciting collaborations and activities created alongside Birmingham-based artists and organisations in Barber Home, and learn more about the collection every week with Tuesday Talk podcast. The Barber's galleries are currently closed and its concert programme suspended in line with the Government's latest Covid-19 lockdown regulations for England.
One of my favourite galleries in all the world. Some magnificent & interesting unique paintings - often in almost to yourself - only a few visitors. A thoughtful selection over many centuries. I have a number of "special favourites" - look out for the still life which has a perfect representation of the peel of a lemon When I went back to Birmingham University to attend an adult specialist course years ago, it provided a sanctity of peace, calm & reason . It could be a life-changing & spiritual experience
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