The Brew ‘Us Bugle & Birmingham Heritage Herald issue 53 June 2022 This issue is supported by Birmingham City Council’s Celebrating Communities Fund (Ladywood Ward) set up to celebrate the Commonwealth Games. Stories include: Ladywood’s Joe Fraser- a potential medal winning gymnast; what Birmingham was like at the time of the 1970 Commonwealth Games; The…
Generation Ladywood is a major musical project which was held at Symphony Hall in June 2013. The choirs and musicians from ten local primary schools took part in the event which raised the profile of schools in the area and helped foster links between the schools and Town Halll/Symphony Hall. This is a five minute…
Rita and Eva Trentham, two former users of Monument Road baths talk about learning to swim. The interviews were conducted a few years ago, since then Eva has passed away, but thanks to TNT and the Ladywood History Group her memories live on. Eva talks about how her school friend at St John’s School, Lizzie…