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24 Hour Museum - Museum & gallery heritage guides

November 22 2008

Welcome to Birmingham
Birmingham Museum and Gallery Clock Tower

five to see in the city

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Georgian Family Christmas at Soho House Museum
Soho House Museum
Free tour of the Museum Collections Centre
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Round Table discussion - Darcy Lange. Ikon Gallery
Ikon Gallery
Christmas Past at Blakesley Hall
Blakesley Hall
Christmas Past at Blakesley Hall
Blakesley Hall
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Britain's second city brims with culture, history and some very surprising Brummies! Explore museums, galleries and heritage in our 24 Hour Museum guide.

Blake painting showing two spectral figures struggling for possession of a child

WILLIAM BLAKE - ANGELS AND IMAGINATION IN WALSALL

The New Art Gallery in Walsall is hosting William Blake: Angels and Imagination, which examines Blake’s views about the duality of body and spirit through the artistic exploration of angels.

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Aspects of China At Birmingham Museum And Art Gallery

As part of the national China Now festival a beautiful collection of Chinese ceramics is being displayed at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery throughout 2008.

Local History: histories and heritage from community groups, museums and local residents

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Reminiscences Of A Childhood In Wartime Brum

Don Owen shares his reminiscences about living in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, during the Second World War.

City Trails: tours and features highlighting city heritage

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Birmingham's Buildings In Danger

Birmingham is home to nearly 2000 listed buildings, proving that there's more to the city than concrete. Some are in need of attention, while others might not be around much longer. See them while you can!

By Kids for Kids: local kids give us their view of heritage

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Show Me's Favourite Games

Museums and galleries around Britain have been busy making some great games - here's our annual round-up of favourites to keep you busy over the holidays.

Get Involved!

Got a story to tell about the old days in Birmingham? Do museums miss out your history? Get your past online by having a go with our simple to use Storymaker program. Follow the steps to build a feature or trail and see it online as you work.

PUBLIC Gallery West Bromwich wants your dog for art project

Canadian photographic artist Shari Hatt is searching for 96 UK-based canines to take part in a forthcoming exhibition at Public Gallery in West Bromwich.

Click here to find out more...

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