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Birmingham, England
Joined April 2010
#SundayShowcase is Dis Poetry : selected poems & lyrics by Benjamin Zephaniah. This anthology brings together all the poems from Benjamin's three Bloodaxe collections along with previously unpublished work and lyrics. Ref – L 52.21 ZEP @LibraryofBham @bhmuk @BZephania
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#CityOf1000Trades is this 1912 trade catalogue for the New Hudson Cycle Co. Ltd. The company was started in 1890 making safety bicycles and began to produce motorcycles in 1903. Ref – The New Hudson 3 – Speed Motorcycles @LibraryofBham
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Tonight the Library of Birmingham will be lit pink and blue as part of a #WaveofLight to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week. For more info, visit: orlo.uk/tNqA7
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#PhotoFriday today is the Council House just shortly after its construction in 1879. Notice the statue of Sir Robert Peel which at the time was only the second statue erected in Birmingham in August 1855. Ref – Council House 81 @LibraryofBham @Brumpic
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#BirminghamLibraries The Wish Stone : an old tale retold for modern times [1933] part of our Early and Fine Printing Collection. Containing 19 woodcuts and one of only 500 copies. Ref - Ridler p 2231 @LibraryofBham
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#BirminghamHistory This week’s blog by Susan Darby explores collections here to uncover the story of her husband’s great-great-grandfather, Richard Prosser (1804–1854), a forgotten pioneer of Birmingham’s industrial heritage and beyond. theironroom.wordpress.com/20… @LibraryofBham
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#Birmingham Don’t forget to join Hugh J Thomson for his book talk - The Doctor Will See You Now this Saturday at 2 pm on Level 4. Hugh reflects on his time as a consultant surgeon. Just turn up on the day. @LibraryofBham @Pegasus_Books
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🧠 Join us for our Brain Health Event and discover simple ways to support your health, wellbeing and independence as you age. 📅 Tuesday 13 October 🕚 11am to 2pm 📍 Wellbeing Zone, @LibraryofBham #AgeingWellMonth #AgeingWellBirmingham2026 #HealthAgeing
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#Birmingham an illustration of the Gem Street industrial school opened in 1850 to cater for orphans and neglected children. The school relocated to Harborne in 1902 and became known as the Birmingham Industrial School (Harborne). Ref – WK/B11/3405 @LibraryofBham
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#BHM2026 Bad Friday by Brum born Norman Samuda Smith – the first British born black novelist to be published in the UK in 1982. Ref - L 51.3 SMI @LibraryofBham @bhmuk
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#MapOnATuesday is this outline of roads in the parish of Kings Norton drawn for the Board of Surveyors, 1875. The parish boundary and names of most roads are shown. Ref – MAP/273587 Bickley @LibraryofBham
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🧠 Want to learn more about brain health and ageing well? Join us for our Brain Health Event as part of #AgeingWellMonth in Brum. 📅 Tues 13 Oct | 11am-2pm 📍 @LibraryofBham Discover support, activities and advice to help you stay well as you age. #AgeingWellBirmingham2026
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#SundayShowcase today is Vanley Burke’s By The Rivers of Birminam, Vanley’s work is a photographic document of the Caribbean diaspora in post war Britain, detailing the experience of Black people in the UK and their community identity. Ref: L 25.69 @LibraryofBham @bhmuk #BHM2026
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The Library of Birmingham will be lit green tonight to mark World Mental Health Day. To find out more about World Mental Health Day, visit: orlo.uk/6TieK 📸 Image courtesy Tom Ranahan
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#CityOf1000Trades this trade catalogue for Vaughtons Ltd. when based on Livery Street. Founded in 1819 by Philip Vaughton. Originally located in Little Hampton Street. In 1897 the firm was listed as a Button Maker and Medallist. Ref: Trade Cat Collection @LibraryofBham @Vaughtons
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October 2026 reading campaign: The Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. Install #BorrowBox and use your library membership to download your free e-book or audio book. @LibraryofBham #BorrowBox
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One of the best ways to practice self-care is unwinding with a good read. We have a reading space on the Lower Terrace where you can explore a wide selection of newspapers. @LibraryofBham #WorldMentalHealthDay
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#PhotoFriday today is the Kyrle Hall, Sheep Street. Built in the late 19th century by Mr. J. Bowen to designs by Arts and Crafts architect, William Bidlake. Ref – WK/B11/3450 @LibraryofBham @Brumpic
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If you are looking to boost your knowledge or prepare for exams, we have a massive selection of GCSE and A-Level study guides available to borrow on the second floor. @LibraryofBham #ALevels #GCSEs #StudyGuides
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#Birmingham #Doctor Join Hugh J Thomson for a talk on his book detailing his time as a consultant surgeon in Birmingham. Now retired, Hugh looks back at the job he loved. eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-docto… @LibraryofBham @Pegasus_Books
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