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New blue plaque at the Custard Factory to celebrate chemist Alfred Bird

The Birmingham Civic Society has erected a Blue Plaque at the Custard Factory in celebration of 200th anniversary of the birth of Alfred Bird, the chemist famous for inventing the eggless custard powder that was produced at the Devonshire Works … Continue reading

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Urban Village sale on for another two weeks

The Urban Village vintage store in the Custard Factory will be carrying on its January sale for another fortnight.  Pop by for some cut-price vintage garb or the perfect jumper for the St Patrick’s Day Festival in March, if you’re … Continue reading

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New Urban Village store opening and MOM exhibition at the Sauce Gallery

On Saturday I paid a visit to the Custard Factory to check out the MOM exhibition in the Sauce Gallery, which is well worth a look if you get the chance.  I also hoped to pick up some vintage treats … Continue reading

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Brum vs Belfast #5: Vintage Shops

I was a little worried when I came home from Belfast.  You see, I set out from Birmingham feeling sure we would win this one, what with COW Vintage on Digbeth High St and Urban Village and all.  I faltered, … Continue reading

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