Exhibitions
Exhibition: Aden Then and Now
On 04, Dec 2019 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
‘Aden Then & Now’ is an interactive exhibition which draws on the historic legacies of the First World War in what was then known as the ‘Aden Protectorate’ to better understand more contemporary developments of the current war in Yemen.
Exhibition: The Beat of the Butterflies’ Wings
On 20, Aug 2018 | In Events, Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
The Beat of the Butterflies’ Wings is an interactive exhibition at the Library of Birmingham exploring 100 years of conflict since WW1.
Exhibition: Childhood Interrupted
On 01, Nov 2017 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
Childhood Interrupted, Worcestershire’s Youth in WW1
Exhibition: The Indian Army in the First World War: An Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Perspective
On 31, Oct 2017 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
This exciting new mini-exhibition about the Indian Army and the First World War is due to launch on 6 November 2017.
Exhibition: Honouring Indian VC Soldiers
On 10, Dec 2016 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
Honouring Indian VC Soldiers from World War One is a new exhibition on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery’s Community Gallery.
Exhibition: Honouring Indian Soldiers
On 11, Nov 2016 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
Honouring VC Indian Soldiers from World War One is a new exhibition on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery’s Community Gallery.
Exhibition: Connected Histories: Muslims in the First World War
On 06, Oct 2016 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
Xtra Mile West Midlands CIC invites you to the exhibition launch for Connected Histories: Muslims in the First World War.
Exhibition: Somme 100
On 16, Jun 2016 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
Somme 100 is an exhibition of photographs, newscuttings and memorabilia that will be on display in the upper cloister of the Oratory Church on Hagley Road.
Exhibition: Opening Access to the Mid-Staffordshire Military Tribunals 1916-1918
On 22, Apr 2016 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
Thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service, along with a dedicated group of volunteers, have opened access to one of its hidden gems, the Mid-Staffordshire Military Appeal Tribunal records.
Exhibition: Hidden Entries
On 04, Apr 2016 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
Absconditi Viscus (or Hidden Entries) is a series of sound compositions based on phonic excavations and sonic mining of Birmingham City University’s School of Art archives from the period 1914 to 1918. The sound files and a short film about the project can now be viewed here: http://marg.cocsi.org/
Exhibition: Shock and Awe by Barbara Walker
On 31, Mar 2016 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
In collaboration with the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, mac presents: Shock and Awe – a major new commission of drawings by the acclaimed Birmingham artist Barbara Walker.
Last chance to see! Soldiers Stories at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
On 13, Oct 2015 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
‘Soldier’s Stories: Birmingham and the Royal Regiment’ brings together personal items, medals and correspondence belonging to men who fought throughout Europe and further afield in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
The exhibition closes on 15 October
New Resource from the University of Glasgow
On 13, Jul 2015 | In Exhibitions, Resources | By Voices
A special exhibition on the Scottish Women’s Hospitals for Foreign Service, curated by MSc Museum Studies postgraduate student Bethany Lane, is now showing through to the end of August in the University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel. Read more…
Last chance to see! Women’s Work: A Touring Exhibition
On 30, Jun 2015 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
An exhibition based on Women & Theatre’s recent project Clocking On will be visiting Small Heath Library, Northfield Library, Birchfield Library and Balsall Heath Library between April and June 2015
Exhibition: 400 Years of Caribbean Contribution to British Heritage & Culture
On 15, May 2015 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
New educational exhibition by the WAWI Project: 400 Years of Caribbean Contribution to British Heritage & Culture
“Nothing beats stronger than the heart of a volunteer”
King Edward’s School & the Great War
On 09, Feb 2015 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
King Edward’s School is marking the centenary of the Great War through commemorating the service and sacrifice of the 1,411 Old Edwardians who served in the conflict.
New exhibition: Faith & Action, Quakers and the First World War
On 12, Jan 2015 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
Confronted by war and suffering, what would you do?
New Films on ‘Human Battles on the Home Front’
On 15, Dec 2014 | In Exhibitions, Resources | By Voices
Eight short films have been produced for an exhibition on ‘John Galsworthy and Battles on the Home Front’. The University of Birmingham’s Cadbury Research Library holds the Galsworthy papers and was a major contributor of material to this exhibition at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.
Video Captures Leintwardine HLF Project
On 02, Dec 2014 | In Events, Exhibitions, WW1 Projects | By Voices
Well over a thousand people attended the Leintwardine exhibition and events over four days in October. This video features the Shropshire Radio interview with Nerissa Wilson of the Leintwardine History Society, who describes visitors’ reactions to the exhibition.
Exhibition: West Indies to West Midlands
On 24, Nov 2014 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
This year’s First World War centenary remembrances pay special tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers and servicemen of the former Commonwealth colonies.
New exhibition: Art from Ammunition
On 15, Oct 2014 | In Exhibitions | By Nicola Gauld
Art from Ammunition: Trench Art from the First World War is now on display at Compton Verney until December 14
First World War Exhibitions and Events at Birmingham Museums
On 12, Feb 2014 | In Events, Exhibitions | By Voices
Birmingham Museums presents a series of enlightening and educational exhibitions and events to commemorate the First World War. Discover the integral role the people of Birmingham played in the war efforts and the immense breadth of involvement from diverse community groups in the city.
