Roots, Rights and Resistance

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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The people, movements and struggles that shaped Handsworth and the wider Birmingham area are described in this compelling and lively talk.

Join Legacy WM’s Heritage Officer Rachel West and discover fascinating stories about this dynamic part of the city, how it helped shaped the world and how it continues to evolve and inspire today.Legacy WM was established in 2010 and has Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status. Inspired by the heritage of post-war migrant communities in Birmingham, their work celebrates their relationship with the industrial, architectural, and cultural fabric of the city. 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.Birmingham Civic Society Members FreeNon members £5.00 plus usual booking fees12.30 pm onwards

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