We Are Eastside – arts and culture- Jonathan Watkins & Jiehong Jiang | Eastside Projects, 1 May, 6.30-8pm April 18, 2012
- Lunch Club | Eastside Projects, 26 April, 1–2pm April 10, 2012
- Underground Photography | Eastside Projects, 26 April, 6.30-8pm April 10, 2012
- Introducing Contemporary China, Eastside Projects, 11 April, 6.30-8pm April 5, 2012
- Discussion | Studios – Is there a need for permanence? 27 March 6.30-8pm Eastside Projects March 22, 2012
- Birmingham Post: Digbeth articles
- Bomb disposal squad called in to Birmingham tower block April 20, 2012
- Joe Holyoak: HS2 station in Birmingham could be disastrous for Digbeth March 30, 2012
- Review: Life Is A Dream, Birmingham Opera Company, Argyle Works, Digbeth March 30, 2012
- 48Sheet art project to transform billboards across Birmingham March 23, 2012
- Helicopter heaven for Birmingham Opera Company during Cultural Olympics March 15, 2012
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Tag Archives: #saveislandhouse
Yesterday’s demonstration outside Island House
A fantastic set of photos by Alex Dean of yesterday’s lunchtime demonstration outside Island House, whilst Quintain Estates continued with their demolition of the much-loved building.
Demonstration at Island House tomorrow at 1-2pm to try and halt demolition by Quintain Estates
Copied and pasted from the Save Island House Facebook group: Yes we are ARE having another demo!! 1-2 pm tomorrow (Wed 29 Feb) outside Island House. Why are we doing this, when the roof is already off? Because we think … Continue reading
Save Island House campaigners ask questions of Birmingham City Council as Quintain Estates demolish the building
Quintain Estates are wasting no time with their demolition of Island House after Birmingham City Council declared the Section 106 agreement campaigners hoped could save the building is unenforceable. However the Save Island House Action Group are still questioning the … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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