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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...

Botanical gardens play a key role in preserving plant diversity, especially of endangered species. They are scientific and research institutions where people accumulate collections of flora with the purpose of its study, cultivation and acclimatisation. These green oases of beautiful landscapes inspire visitors with aesthetic natural surroundings and serve...

Delving into the history and culture of Birmingham, it is impossible to ignore its waterways. The length of the Birmingham Canal Navigations system reaches more than 160 kilometres and consists of 13 canals. Five big rivers flow through the city. They extend beyond Birmingham going into the Black Country...

Every city has some places that are especially loved by local residents. There are many of them in Birmingham. Winterbourne House and Gardens has been attracting visitors for decades with its sophistication and beauty at any time of the year. Learn more at birminghamname. Family nest in the Arts and...