Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham

I am the Dictionary of Birmingham. I was born in 1885 to Walter Showell & Sons, Oldbury; Published by Cornish Brothers, New Street. 100% Brummie!🇬🇧

[Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham @BrummieWords]

"How the name of this our dwelling-place came about, nobody knows. Not less than 12 dozen ways have been found to spell it; a score of different derivations "discovered" for it; and guesses innumerable given as to its origin, but we still wait for the information required."

[Brumpic @Brumpic]

Alcester Rd, Kings Heath, 1967 - Courtesy of Geoff Dowling

[Birmingham Archives & Collections @TheIronRoom]

#BirminghamLibrary The Birmingham War Poetry Collection was donated to the library in 1921 by William Cross of Rubery: https://t.co/J2JSLOudI4 Ref: L 53.31 @LibraryofBham

[Birmingham We Are @BirminghamWeAre]

Britain’s canal network is absolutely wonderful. This from @jonpaulbostock heading back to Wolverhampton from Stafford on the towpath of Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal.

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

The bank of England has asked the public to give their views on a selection of wildlife, native to the UK, that will appear on the next series of £5, £10, £20 and £50 banknotes.  

The list has been grouped into three categories, which cover a variety of species and environments. Each banknote will feature a different animal, making them easily recognisable to the public.

Which 4 would you choose?

My choice would be Red Fox, Barn Owl, Common Kingfisher and Grey Seal.

[Brindleyplace @Brindleyplace]

Just a reminder that tomorrow our Artisan Market, rescheduled from 21st May, is taking place in Central Square between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Join us for delicious food from local suppliers, beautiful art and homeware from independent makers, and plenty of fun throughout the day!

We look forward to seeing you there.

#brindleyplace #brindleymarkets

[Birmingham City Council @BhamCityCouncil]

👏 It was great to see 1,000s of people enjoying the Sarehole Festival this weekend, which celebrates Tolkein's relationship with the area.

✅ We were pleased to give the Tolkien Society a grant to support it to grow over the next 2-3 years and become a part of our vibrant cultural offer.

💚 We look forward to more Middle Earth adventures next year!

[Birmingham Archives & Collections @TheIronRoom]

We’re sorry to hear of the imminent closure of the House of Fraser. Here’s a trip back to the glory days of the Rackhams Food Hall in a brochure from 1966. Ref – L 62.31 @LibraryofBham @houseoffraser

[Encyclopaedia Britannica @Britannica]

A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month.

The term blue moon originated from the 16th-century expression “the Moon is blue,” meaning something impossible. 🧵⬇️

[@ChatsWithEm @chatswithem]

The Hawkstone Farmers choir on BGT were stupendous.

These are the people that feed us

And Starmer does nothing but punish them

Our Farmers and Fishermen ARE the bedrock of Britain

They deserve our unwavering support

@JeremyClarkson

[Kevin Thomas - Birmingham Heritage walking tours @Ktphotouk]

☀️ All set up and enjoying a beautiful sunny day at Moseley Arts Market, surrounded by some of the best makers in the Midlands. I've brought along my latest handmade ceramic tiles and Birmingham-inspired designs.
Do come and say hello!
#MoseleyArtsMarket #Moseley

[Birmingham Archives & Collections @TheIronRoom]

Howdy 🤠 - for today's #PhotoFriday, we bring you a little slice of old Americana courtesy of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. The location is New Street and was taken between 1900 - 1903. Yee - Haw! Ref - MS 4623 @LibraryofBham @Brumpic

[Tolkien Society @TolkienSociety]

The Sarehole Festival is happening right now!

Thousands of people are here learning about Tolkien's Birmingham origins, enjoying the music, storytelling, falconry, re-enactments, food and drink, and more!
Come along!

https://t.co/NqF6C3Izp3

[Tolkien Society @TolkienSociety]

One day to go to the Sarehole Festival!

We have a mini exhibition, talks, singing, storytelling, falconry, re-enactments, costuming, food and more!

10am-5pm at Sarehole Recreation Ground - where Tolkien's Middle-earth began.

Find ou more: https://t.co/NqF6C3Izp3

[jezc @jezc]

Looking forward to reading this as it seems to evidence some of the opportunities and challenges we found in our Birmingham Music Visitor Experience report

[Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham @BrummieWords]

in the Town Hall, which began on Nov. 8, 1879, and are continued to present date.

[Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham @BrummieWords]

To celebrate @thealexbham's birthday this month, here's a short note from my records about theatres: (another entry, Theatrical Jottings, spans a couple pages!) #Birmingham #History #theatre

[Culture Bab @culturebab]

On Weds 27 May, @thealexbham reaches a milestone birthday, turning 125 years old. The theatre was built in 1901 by William Coutts who originally named it The Lyceum, before it was renamed as The Alexandra in 1902 when bought by Lester Collingwood.
https://t.co/PQOqphrLWQ

[Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham @BrummieWords]

Amusement, Places of—Notes of the Theatres, Concert Halls, Parks, &c., will be found under the several headings. Among the most popular series of concerts of late years have been those of a Saturday evening (at 3d. admission)

[Birmingham Archives & Collections @TheIronRoom]

#TheAlexBham this year the Alexandra Theatre celebrates its 125th anniversary, launching a year of celebrations on May 2nd with a free open day: https://t.co/u3CCeU7pe6 Ref – WK/B11/5791 @LibraryofBham @thealexbham

[Birmingham Archives & Collections @TheIronRoom]

#LocalHistoryMonth - let’s think about place and street names and what they tell us about the development of a location. Books including Carl Chinn’s Streets of Brum and Joe McKenna’s Birmingham Place Names to help you on your way. Reference – BCOL 89.1 @LibraryofBham @histassoc

[Dr Chris Burden 🐺 @WulfrunianChris]

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