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07/06/2026

today is World Football Club Crests. An illustrated book looking at the design, meaning and symbolism of football club badges by Leonard Jaฬˆgerskioฬˆld Nilsson. Ref - 929.804 The Library of Birmingham FIFA World Cup

06/06/2026

Chaucer Head Bookshop was founded in 1830 by John Cadby. William Downing born in Birmingham in 1844 succeeded Cadby in 1870. Our archive holds a collection for Downing - MS 1366. Ref: L 50.1 D/2 The Library of Birmingham

05/06/2026

This Saturday we will be out at our usual monthly stops in our smaller replacement van. Still plenty of books onboard to borrow!

05/06/2026

On Saturday 6th June, 12:00 - 13:00 Royal Birmingham Conservatoire band Robinswood will be performing at The Library of Birmingham!

05/06/2026

The Crime Writers' Association (CWA) hosts National Crime Reading Month every June in partnership with The Reading Agency. We have set up a display on the Upper Terrace, Foyer, featuring a curated selection of books available to borrow.

05/06/2026

is the Midland Red bus station opened in 1963 as part of the new Bull Ring development. The station never fared well and was closed in 1999. Ref - WK/B11/5924 The Library of Birmingham

05/06/2026

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03/06/2026

the Birmingham Cinderella Club formed in 1893 took poor children on outings and provided entertainment. In 1898 over 600 children were taken to Sutton Park. Ref: WK/B11/441 The Library of Birmingham

02/06/2026

is this March 1913 plan of Reddicap Hill, Home Wood and New Hall Farm . Surveyed by Richard Fowler and Son. Ref: MS 20/434 The Library of Birmingham FOLIOSuttonColdfield

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