Review: Joel Lane – “From Blue to Black”
Review of Joel Lane’s errie rock music novel set in early 1990s Birmingham and the Black Country “From Blue to Black” published by Influx Press. Continue reading Review: Joel Lane – “From Blue to Black”
Category: Arts and Culture
Malerweg: Walk German Midlands
All about a week long walk along the Malerweg Trail in Germany’s Saxon Switerland National Park in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Continue reading Malerweg: Walk German Midlands
The Crooked House, Himley, in Memorandum
Now reduced to a pile of rubble, for reasons which have been subjected to much speculation, The Crooked House pub in Himley was a true Midlands legend. Continue reading The Crooked House, Himley, in Memorandum
Eight Hills Regional Park
Recently the National Trust announced a consultation into plans they have to create a new Eight Hills Regional Park in northern Worcestershire. Continue reading Eight Hills Regional Park
Ridge Walks in the Midlands
A selection of walks up and along a wide plethora of ridges situated right across the English Midlands Continue reading Ridge Walks in the Midlands
Digbeth Stories
Nascent Birmingham publishers Floodgate Press have published their first book an incredibly varied anthology about the city’s centrally situated Digbeth district: Digbeth Stories. Continue reading Digbeth Stories
Walks to Midlands Places of Folk Custom, Mystery and Legend
A selection of walks from across the English Midlands celebrating the region’s folklore and folk customs. Continue reading Walks to Midlands Places of Folk Custom, Mystery and Legend
The Perry Barr Coiners
All about the Perry Barr coiners. A group of forgers and fraudsters in the Birmingham and Black Country area a little bit like David Hartley’s Cragg Vale coiners. They were led by William Booth a farmer from Perry Barr. Continue reading The Perry Barr Coiners
History and Heritage Days Out on Foot
A wide ranaging selection of walks from the Walk Midlands collection showing how to get by foot and public transport to historic sites and attractions across the English Midlands region. There is a historical day out, where yu can really feel the past come to life, for everybody. Continue reading History and Heritage Days Out on Foot
Event: “Squats, Street Theatre and Sprints into Staffordshire: A walking tour of Selly Oak’s radical history” Sat 10th June 2023 (10:00 – 12:00)
On Saturday 10th June I am delivering a free walking tour of Selly Oak’s radical history. Find out more. Continue reading Event: “Squats, Street Theatre and Sprints into Staffordshire: A walking tour of Selly Oak’s radical history” Sat 10th June 2023 (10:00 – 12:00)