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Birmingham & Warwickshire Archaeological Society has been promoting local heritage for over 150 years. Membership starts at just £20 per year!

 Birmingham & Warwickshire
bwas-online.co.uk
Joined April 2012
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We invite you to become a member of one of the oldest county based archaeological societies in the country. bwas-online.co.uk/home/becom…
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Have you booked your tickets for our next lecture yet? Birmingham’s Buildings at Risk 🗓️7 November 🕰️ 7pm 📍 The Wellington, Bennetts Hill Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/birmingha…
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Birmingham & Warwickshire Archaeological Society@BWASofficial9 Oct 2023
NEXT LECTURE 📣 Birmingham’s Buildings at Risk 🗓️7 November 🕰️ 7pm 📍 The Wellington, Bennetts Hill More here: bwas-online.co.uk/lecture-pr…
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NEXT LECTURE 📣 Birmingham’s Buildings at Risk 🗓️7 November 🕰️ 7pm 📍 The Wellington, Bennetts Hill More here: bwas-online.co.uk/lecture-pr…
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Birmingham Archives & Collections@TheIronRoom4 Sep 2023
This week we are celebrating the 10th birthday of @LibraryofBham. In 2013 we safely moved 1.5 million books, 24 km of archives and 2 million photos to this new home. Read more 👉 buff.ly/3qXQwfe 📷 Malala Yousafzai in the foyer (used with kind permission of Jas Sansi)
Malala Yousafzai in the foyer of the Library of Birmingham

ALT Malala Yousafzai in the foyer of the Library of Birmingham

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Bham Heritage Week@BHeritageWeek4 Sep 2023
The start of a city-wide celebration of almost 200 events showcasing Birmingham’s fascinating history, people and places is almost here, with less than one week to go until Birmingham Heritage Week 2023. Visit birminghamheritageweek.co.uk for the full schedule and availability.
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Birmingham Archives & Collections@TheIronRoom29 Aug 2023
October appointments to view archives and special collections are now able to be booked via eventbrite.co.uk/o/birmingha…. If you have any queries please contact us via email [email protected] 📷The Children's Room in Ward End Library c.1929 Ref: WK/W2/8
A woman in a cloche hat and knee length coat sits at a wooden table in the corner of a room looking at a book. One wall contains wooden bookshelves full of books, the other has a large window.

ALT A woman in a cloche hat and knee length coat sits at a wooden table in the corner of a room looking at a book. One wall contains wooden bookshelves full of books, the other has a large window.

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Museum Collection Centre@BMTMCC29 Aug 2023
Thank you to @ichoosemag for this piece promoting our #HeritageOpenDay at the Museum Collection Centre! Just 18 days to go before we throw open the doors for all to see our spectacular collection of objects, get your tickets now from our website! ichoosebirmingham.com/book-n…

BOOK NOW: MUSEUM COLLECTION CENTRE

One of Brum's genuine off the beaten track gems

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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery@BM_AG28 Aug 2023
Edward Burne-Jones was born in Birmingham #onthisday 28 Aug 1833, which makes it a good day to read @ruth_millington's Edward Burne-Jones and The Legend of the Briar Rose. birminghammuseums.org.uk/sto… Image: Pygmalion and the Image - The Godhead Fires, 1878.
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Bham Heritage Week@BHeritageWeek23 Aug 2023
Are you an event organiser getting involved in Birmingham Heritage Week 2023? If you're taking part, please feel free to use our heritage week assets across your own social media channels, using the hashtag #BHeritageWeek ❤️️
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Bham Heritage Week@BHeritageWeek15 Aug 2023
RUN, DON’T WALK! 🚨Bookings at #Bheritageweek (8-17 September) are going crazy and there’s so much heritage to explore come September. Have you seen the events list yet? Go and tell everyone about this incredible 10-day festival! Explore now: birminghamheritageweek.co.uk
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ArchaeologyUK
@archaeologyuk11 Aug 2023
Today we are taking a look at another of the recorded talks from the Student and Early Career Conference we hosted in partnership with @CIfA_EC. Title: Throw Me in a Ditch: an archaeology podcast Speaker: Annabelle Orlando @annabelleorland 🎞️youtu.be/BAC4-pEKnnA If you're interested in archaeological #podcasts and/or #EDI this is for you!
Intro slide to talk with a photo of Annabelle smiling, wearing a hat.

ALT Intro slide to talk with a photo of Annabelle smiling, wearing a hat.

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Cannon Hill Park
@cannonhillpark11 Aug 2023
Learn more about #PebbleMill and @BhamCityCouncil @NaturallyBirmi1 16thC water 🐑 Wool Fulling Mill in #CannonHillPark with local 🧶wool dye plants of Europe grown by @wildcolours @LowimpactOrg lowimpact.org/madder-woad-we… and @nationaltrust @heritageopenday @BirminghamWSD Sat 9 Sep – at Birmingham, England
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Bham Heritage Week@BHeritageWeek9 Aug 2023
CHOCOLATE LOVERS, REJOICE! 🍫✨ @CadburyWorld is taking part in this year’s #BHeritageWeek 2023 and you (and your tastebuds!) are invited. Find out more via cadburyworld.co.uk/whats-on/… 😍
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Friends of Key Hill & Warstone Lane Cemeteries@FriendsKHandWL8 Aug 2023
Sun 13 Aug ,2pm. Join us for an immersive journey through the fascinating Key Hill Cemetery, B'ham, explore the rich history and captivating stories that lie within this historic burial ground. eventbrite.co.uk/e/stories-f…
Key Hill cemetery catacombs, in Icknield Street, Birmingham near Key Hill circus.

ALT Key Hill cemetery catacombs, in Icknield Street, Birmingham near Key Hill circus.

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Bham Heritage Week@BHeritageWeek7 Aug 2023
Exciting tours at @TheOldRep / @ElectricBham & @thealexbham have been added to #BHeritageWeek so get ready to immerse yourself in the world of theatre with our announced listings. Book your tickets ASAP and indulge in the magic of storytelling. 🎭 birminghamheritageweek.co.uk…
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Friends of Key Hill & Warstone Lane Cemeteries@FriendsKHandWL6 Aug 2023
Join us for an unforgettable journey thro the grounds of Warstone Ln cemetery. Sun 13 Aug at 12:00 noon, we will delve into the fascinating stories hidden within the tombstones and viewing the exterior catacombs of this historic Birmingham location. eventbrite.co.uk/e/stories-f…
Warstone Lane cemetery, Vyse Street, Birmingham 18. Listed as Brookfields cemetery on some modern day maps.

ALT Warstone Lane cemetery, Vyse Street, Birmingham 18. Listed as Brookfields cemetery on some modern day maps.

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BirminghamFestival23@BhamFestival237 Aug 2023
Cheers to the final day of BIRMINGHAM FESTIVAL 23! A huge thanks to our incredible performers yesterday – we danced, partied, celebrated and brought Birmingham Festival 23 to a close in the best way we know how! See you soon #Birmingham!
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Blakesley_Hall@Blakesley_Hall5 Aug 2023
Join experts from @BWASofficial on Sat 9 Sep for a leisurely 2.5 mile stroll around the village of Yardley to celebrate Birmingham Heritage Week! Pre-booking advised. Walks begin at 11:30 & 2:00pm from Blakesley Hall and will be 1.5 hours long! birminghammuseums.org.uk/eve…
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