The Park Street Excavations

For over 100 years Birmingham Civic Society has championed civic pride and worked to make Birmingham a better place for its citizens, visitors and workforce.  Today the Society:Promotes the highest standards of planning and architecture and recognises the best in conservation with its Renaissance AwardRecognises Birmingham’s heritage through its Blue Plaques and History PlatesUses the Citizenship programme to stimulate the minds of young people andDelivers Birmingham Trees for Life in partnership with business, the local community and the City Council.www.birminghamcivicsociety.org.ukMaking a difference since 1918

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Learn more about the incredible archaeological discoveries at Park Street and what they can tell us about Victorian Birmingham.

Did you know that one of the biggest archaeological digs in the UK recently took place in Birmingham?The archaeological excavation at Park Street undertaken by MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) Headland for the HS2 rail line was the largest investigation of a Victorian graveyard undertaken outside of London. It presented archaeologists with an unprecedented opportunity to study the population of Birmingham during a period of rapid expansion and change for the city.Join representatives from MOLA Headland for a short talk about the history of the site as well as discussing some of the recent findings.This is an online talk using the platform Zoom. Participants will require a lap top, PC, tablet or smartphone for this experience and will be provided, in advance, with all the information needed to access the event.Free event for Birmingham Civic Society Members 12.30 pm onwards

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