Tag Archives: Island House

Worrying developments for those looking to Save Island House

As the Birmingham Mail reported today, the situation is looking bleak for Island House and those campaigning to save the historic building: …the Birmingham Mail understands the demolition work is due to begin imminently. Campaigners and council conservationists had called … Continue reading

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John Bull and John Hemming MP demonstrate their love for Island House

Here’s the colourful Birmingham Mayoral candidate John Bull and John Hemming, MP for our neighbouring constituency of Yardley, demonstrating to Save Island House on Valentine’s Day. Others also came along to the lunchtime demonstration, including a fair few from Birmingham Friends of … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day protest at Island House

A new set of photos of the now covered Island House by Alex Dean. There is to be another protest outside Island House on Tuesday 14 February at 1-2 pm with colourful Valentine Ray Egan/John Bull, who has made a banner … Continue reading

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Save Island House – an update

I thought it was time for an update on the campaign to Save Island House (Facebook group link). As you know, there was a protest outside the building on Wednesday 1st February, which was featured in the Birmingham Mail. Photos … Continue reading

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Island House, MyJQ and the Digbeth Summit

Last week was extremely busy week, with the fight to prevent Island House from being demolished coming to a climax. Click here to see a history of Island House, and join the campaign on Twitter by searching for #saveislandhouse. Tomorrow … Continue reading

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Protest against the planned demolition of Island House

There is a protest is planned to oppose the demolition of Island House on Wednesday 1st February at 1200pm-1.30pm (Facebook event page here). Go along if you can to show your support for the campaign to Save Island House! This protest … Continue reading

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Some history of Island House by Joe Holyoak

Island House is situated in a prominent position at the west end of Fazeley Street at its junction with Albert Street. It is a prominent landmark and a fine Classical style building, described by Andy Foster in the Pevsner Architectural … Continue reading

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Statement from Quintain Estates regarding Island House

Here’s a statement from Quintain Estates explaining why they wish to proceed with the demolition of Island House: “Due to the proposal to introduce High Speed 2, we are unable to proceed with our plans for the City Park Gate … Continue reading

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The fight to Save Island House is far from over!

I was very sad not to be in Birmingham today and support the campaign to Save Island House. Architect and Urban Designer Joe Holyoak went to the Birmingham City Council Planning Committee this morning and has written a good report of … Continue reading

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Save Island House – make your voice heard (Planning Committee tomorrow Thursday 26th January)

Following a great deal of twitter discussion calling to #saveislandhouse yesterday, things are getting organised! Nicola Toms has created a Save Island House Facebook page, please ‘like’ to show your support! Emails have been flying around between those planning to attend … Continue reading

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