How British Geographical Discoveries and Conquests in the 18th-19th Centuries Fueled the Growth of...
The 18th and early 19th centuries were a period of global exploration and expansion for Great Britain. The nation acquired new colonies in Gibraltar,...
William Bate Hardy: The Distinguished Birmingham Biologist Who Was Knighted
Sir William Bate Hardy's career vividly shows how a brilliant mind can achieve incredible success in fields far removed from their original training. Although...
How Birmingham Utilizes CHP in its Centralized Green Energy Scheme
Since its inception in 2003, the Birmingham District Energy Scheme has continually expanded. It plays an increasingly crucial role in the Birmingham City Council's...
Birmingham Industrial Park: The History of Aston Cross Business Village
Aston Cross is a collection of modern, recently renovated buildings providing office spaces just one mile north of Birmingham's city center. The buildings offer...
Birmingham’s canal network — from driving the industrial revolution to being a favourite with...
The Birmingham canal network is one of the most complex networks in the world. At its centre is the bustling city centre, the Gas...
Keith Henry Stockman Campbell — The Birmingham Native Who First Cloned a Sheep
Keith Henry Stockman Campbell began studying embryo growth and cell differentiation in the twentieth century in the United Kingdom. In 1995, Campbell and his...
Useful fossilised Birmingham — where the industrial revolution began
For centuries, the Black Country has been known for its mining industry, which has given the region a reputation for being rich in minerals....
Becketts Farm — a family farm 25 minutes from Birmingham
The history of Becketts Farm is, first and foremost, the history of the Beckett family farms. This now iconic family business near Birmingham was...
Climate change in Birmingham — impacts, consequences, extreme events
At first glance, climate change in Birmingham does not seem so radical. It seems that only winters have become somewhat warmer and wetter, with...
Sustainability West Midlands — they know how to make the region greener
Sustainability West Midlands is an organisation that campaigns for sustainable development in both the city of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. Its...