Blog - History West Midlands

In 1642 the English Civil War was picking up momentum. The Parliamentarians had begun to building an army and securing strongholds in strategic towns throughout England. In October Kings Norton...

The Birmingham Stock Exchange ran from the 1840s to 1980s, originally meeting in the Royal Hotel in Temple Row, and then on Great Charles Street.

Though 900-years old, with taxes rising the story of Lady Godiva's selfless act to help those in need, still feels as relevant as ever.

Metchley Fort gives an idea of Birmingham's Roman past. With surrounding Roman settlements around Lichfield, Shropshire and Icknield Roman street running through the centre of the city - it's likely...

History of the Birmingham Enlightenment in the 18th century, from the industrial revolution and growing Lunar Society, to the Priestly Riots 1791.

Between 1986 and 1990, Birmingham's roads hosted a Formula 300 motor race - The Birmingham Superprix. Formula 3000 was the understudy to Formula One.