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Milling in Birmingham boasts a long and storied past. For instance, Sarehole Mill, situated on the border of Hall Green and Moseley, was constructed in 1771. But that's not the whole story; records indicate an earlier mill stood on this very site as far back as 1542. What's particularly...

Tyseley Energy Park (TEP) is on a mission to revolutionize clean energy innovation in Birmingham and across the region. It aims to achieve this by promoting and showcasing new technologies, then developing them into commercially viable energy systems. These systems will help Birmingham meet its commitment to reduce CO2...

Keith Henry Stockman Campbell began studying embryo growth and cell differentiation in the twentieth century in the United Kingdom. In 1995, Campbell and his scientific team first used cells cultured and differentiated in the laboratory to clone sheep. They named these two sheep Megan and Morag. Campbell and his...

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 a biologist by education, his work significantly advanced biochemistry and pathology. He also became a university administrator and successfully managed a major national enterprise. Throughout...

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 climate change strategy, which aims for a 60% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2025. The energy scheme is owned and operated by Cofely District...

For the past 300 years, Birmingham's economic growth has been closely tied to the Industrial Revolution and manufacturing expansion. However, this industrial activity has significantly harmed the environment. Poor air quality impacts public health, contributing to an estimated 900 premature deaths annually. In response, the city has committed to...

The Black Country is an area near Birmingham that covers several towns including Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. This more than 30 kilometres long region was rich in deposits of coal, lime, iron ore, volcanic compounds, clay, dolerite, foundry sand and gravel. The gifts of nature had a significant...

The Lapworth Museum is a deliberate combination of geological and zoological collections. They present visitors with information about the evolution of life on our planet over the past four billion years. Those zoological exhibits are of exceptional importance to science. They are key sources for studying environmental problems and...

Mills have played an important role in human existence since ancient times, as they greatly facilitate the process of flour making. The first mention of the mill appears in ancient Greek mythology where its invention is attributed to the king of Laconia from Miletus. The emergence of a water...

In the Elan Valley, nature and technology are closely intertwined. Over a century ago, in this scenic highland area, the Birmingham Corporation Water Department decided to build dams, reservoirs, and an aqueduct stretching over 110 kilometers (about 68 miles). The main goal of this ambitious project was to supply...