Join the Lickey Champions tomorrow on a geologist led walk around the Lickey Champions trail (about 2 miles). Meet at the Lickey Hills Visitor… more »
The Lickey Champions are Recruiting
The Lickey Champions are a dedicated group of volunteer geo-conservationists working in the Lickey Hills Country Park supported by the Lickey Rangers. They are… more »
Development plans for Northfield Manor House
Northfield Manor House, the former home of George and Elizabeth Cadbury was bequeathed to the University of Birmingham and previously used as halls… more »
Local school children enjoy MG tour
Councillor Andy Cartwright has arranged for groups of children from local schools to visit MG Motor UK at Longbridge. Two Year 5 groups… more »
Campaigners defeated as old Longbridge station demolished
The demolition of the old station at Longbridge is now well under way, much to the dismay of local history enthusiasts who were… more »
Local history enthusiasts continue the fight for Longbridge Station Office
Some members of the Facebook group Northfield Past are continuing their fight to delay the demolition of the old station at Longbridge, in… more »
Old Longbridge Station to be demolished? [Petition]
A Notice of Demolition has been served on the landmark disused Longbridge Station on the site of the Longbridge redevelopment. Members of the… more »
Pride of Longbridge 2012
The seventh annual Pride of Longbridge rally takes place in Cofton Park this Saturday, for ex-workers, enthusiasts, and the local community. The event,… more »
MG site to open for free tours
MG Motor UK at Longbridge is to be opened up for guided site tours. Visitors will be given the chance to see the… more »
Guest Post: Memories of a youth spent in The Lickey Hills.
Luke Dolan lives in Rubery. He blogs and is a member of The Black Bears. Here he shares his thoughts on the Lickey Hills… more »
Campaign for a Longbridge Museum of Working Life
As redevelopment of the old Longbridge works land continues, a Bromsgrove resident has launched a campaign to have a Museum of Working Life… more »
Birmingham Museum seeks memories of Birmingham
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery are seeking the memories of Birmingham residents for a new section opening next year. The new £9m Birmingham… more »
MG seek ex Longbridge workers' memories
We wrote a couple of weeks ago about a reunion for ex-Longbridge factory workers which is being held later this month by MG… more »
MG invite ex-Rover workers to share memories at reunion
MG Motor are planning a big reunion of ex-workers at their new sales centre at the Longbridge plant. The company hope to welcome… more »
History: Austin Rover ad – never trust Noel Edmonds?
Stumbled across this lovely *ahem* advert from the 80s earlier, where Noel Edmonds extols the virtues of the Metro and others. I never… more »
History: Longbridge Plant – urban explorer pictures
We were having another look through Mike Scott’s pictures from inside Northfield Manor earlier, and were reminded of a set of images he… more »
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