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: @BalsallHeathLHS
Exhibition
Friday 6th September to Sunday 8th September
11am to 4.30pm
Displays about Balsall Heath’s heritage and
The Lost Children touring exhibition which tells the story of the Middlemore Emigration Homes in Highgate which took over 5000 children from Birmingham to Canada and Australia.
and
Book Launch
with an illustrated talk by Val Hart
Saturday 7th September at 2pm
“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.
In the Drawing Room off the courtyard at The Old Print Works, 498-506 Moseley Road, B12 9AH
A Dramatic Trail: Moseley Road comes to life
Sunday 8th September at 1.30pm and 3.30pm
A performance trail along the Moseley Road with a tour leader looking at some of the amazing buildings and meeting characters from Balsall Heath’s past who will bring the stories to life. Spanning nearly two centuries, here is your chance to hear from factory owners, baths attendants, a theatrical lodging house keeper and a a zoo owner among others. Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand. Both trails start from the exhibition being held at the Old Print Works.
The route is on the pavement along the road so suitable for wheelchair users. Accessible toilet at the Old Print Works.
Book through Eventbrite. Both Trails are free.
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 £3 for visitors, which includes a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits.
The next meeting of the Society will be on September 26th 2024 at 7 for a 7.30 start. The talk will be preceded by our AGM. The speaker will be Paul Jaques and he will be talking about The Warwickshire and Birmingham Home Guard.
Future Meetings:-
| DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
| 26th September meeting
Then these meetings are on a Monday morning, 10.45am for an 11.15am start. |
Paul Jaques | Warwicks and Birmingham Home Guard All these |
| 21th October | Irene do Boo | Louisa Ryland |
| 25th November | Phil Griffiths | The story of Coinage |
| 16th December | Betty Hagglund | Victorian Christmas |
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