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Visiting ruined houses, a Homburg hat and a cane — Winston Churchill in Birmingham

Churchill was a unifier. Moreover, he united not only the people of Great Britain to fight fascism. He became a unifying force for all...

Belgian refugees from the First World War find refuge in Birmingham

Birmingham received more refugees from Belgium than any other city during the First World War. After the massacres in Belgian cities, which left hundreds...

The lives of ordinary Birmingham residents during the Blitz — working for the front, helping the wounded

The Second World War began to affect Birmingham in August 1940 with the start of the Birmingham Blitz, a series of air raids that...

The history of the Vikings in the West Midlands — did they rest in the settlement that became Birmingham

There is no direct evidence for the existence of Viking settlements in Birmingham, but it is known that the area was on the route...

On the contribution of Birmingham women to the victory in World War II

During the Second World War, a large number of women were employed in Birmingham's factories and mills to compensate for the absence of men...

Popular entertainment for Birmingham residents during the Blitz — theatre, cinema, and dance

During the Second World War, the people of Birmingham, faced with heavy bombing and the restrictions imposed by wartime, distracted themselves from the war...

Political party funding in Birmingham — grants, membership fees and public funding

Political finance in the UK is regulated by law. The legislation establishes certain rules in two areas of financial assistance. Firstly, it regulates who...

Prince Charles visits Birmingham for the 22nd Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games bring together the countries of the former British Empire every four years. Each time, these sporting events turn into a colourful...

Birmingham in protest — hundreds of anti-racist protesters march

Violent protests erupted across England in the summer of 2024 after false information about a suspect in the Southport knife attacks circulated on the...

Why John Major was booed in Birmingham

On 12 September 1995, protests broke out in Birmingham, England, against nuclear weapons testing, in particular against France's decision to resume testing in the...

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