Welcome

Over the last 40 years the Society has grown from strength to strength. We have a fascinating range of publications, some interesting projects and active participation in local events

We are now based in The Old Print Works, in the eighteenth century house which fronts on to the Moseley Road, and next to the  Gap Café. Our base is right next to the lovely gallery space at the Works, which is ideal for exhibitions.

Our address is:
Balsall Heath Local History Society
The Old Print Works,
498-506 Moseley Road,
Balsall Heath.
Birmingham B12 9AH

info@balsallheathhistory.co.uk
Phone number for the office. 07565 194822
or phone Val Hart: 0121 689 2584

Facebook: Balsall Heath Local History Society
Twitter: @BalsallHeathL




Balsall Heath. A History

“Balsall Heath, a History” by Val Hart was first published in 1992. It had many reprintings but has been out-of-print for some time. This is a revised and updated edition.

The price is £10.95 plus £2.30 postage to UK.  So a total of  £13.25. Please pay through the Donate button  below, after the info about our meetings and pffice base.

 

Our monthly meetings are held at St Paul’s Venture, Malvern St. off Clifton Road, Balsall Heath, B12 8NN.   Why not come along? Visitors and new members are always welcome. We make a charge of £4 for visitors, which includes a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits.

The  next meeting of the Society  will be on  Monday, December 16th,  2024 at  11.00 am  for a start at 11.30.  The speaker will be  Betty Hagglund talking about A Victorian Christmas.

Future Meetings:

DATE SPEAKER TOPIC
16th December

27th January

Betty Hagglund

No speaker.

Victorian Christmas

Memories of Balsall Heath. Come and share those memories!

 

 

 

 

 

At our base at The Old Print Works we have an extensive indexed collection of photographs, Directories from the past, maps, local books, resources and a selected range of artefacts for use with schools and groups.

You can also find us on Facebook at Balsall Heath Local History Society