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Event Description

Big Welcome

Guided Heritage Walking Tour

This free guided walk charts the changing fortunes of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter
Tuesday 29 September 2020 3pm - 4pm Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Birmingham’s world famous Jewellery Quarter has been Britain’s main place of jewellery and silver manufacturing for at least the last 150 years. The area has been described as a “National Treasure”, a place of unique character!

This free walk, as part of Welcome Week, is in conjunction with the Birmingham Museums Trust. Join the staff of the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter to explore the local area and learn more about the history of this fascinating place. BCUSU are giving you the chance to attend for free - claim your ticket below!

Covid-19 Safety:

  • Face masks must be worn if a 2 metre distance cannot be kept
  • Tour capacity has been reduced to ensure we can facilitate social distancing
  • Tickets must be booked for the event
  • If you are showing symptoms of Covid-19 please do not attend

Meeting Point:

Outside the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Please note the museum is closed so there will be no access for toilets or refreshments

The Museum is a very short walk from the Jewellery Quarter Rail and Metro Station, the journey is just a few minutes from Birmingham City Centre.

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