By FoMRB | October 13, 2011
From 15th October until 5th November Moseley Road’s history will be brought to life as never before! The Balsall Health Local History Society are exhibiting a selection of over 200 photos from the area, many of which have never been seen before. In addition there will be dozens of artefacts, a mini school room and [...]
Also posted in Arts, Birmingham, Events, Memories and Memorabilia Day, Oral History, Pool of Memories | Tagged art, B12, Balsall Heath, Balsall Heath Local History Society, BBC Reel History, Birmingham, FoMRB, Friends of Moseley Road Baths, Heritage, Heritage Lottery Fund, MACE, Make It Zone, Memories and Memorabilia, Moseley Road, Moseley School of Art, Oral History, Pool of Memories, St Pauls Community Development Trust, Swimming |
By FoMRB | August 10, 2011
We’re really excited to hear about this collaboration between the smashing folks over at Balsall Heath Local History Society (who have been really helpful with our research and have supported countless events that we’ve hosted) and MACE‘s (Media Archive for Central England) ‘Full Circle’ Project. There’s a full report of the launch event on MACE’s [...]
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By FoMRB | January 27, 2011
Local artist Margaret Braithwaite has a long association with Moseley Road Baths in Balsall Heath. Her youngest son learnt to swim there in the 1980s and her admiration for this beautiful pool, a Grade 2* listed building, prompted her to create a set of paintings which will be on display at the Birmingham and Midland [...]
Also posted in Arts, Birmingham, Building, Events | Tagged B12, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, FoMRB, Friends of Moseley Road Baths, Heritage, Heritage Lottery Fund, Margaret Braithwaite, Moseley Road |
Because we like all things Birmingham and because we have such a talented group of people involved in our campaign and Pool of Memories project, I wanted to take a second to plug two smashing artists.
Also posted in Arts, Birmingham | Tagged B12, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, FoMRB, Friends of Moseley Road Baths, Moseley Road, Robert Geoghegan, Shout Festival, Shout!, Vivienne Harrison |
We’re really pleased to share the news that the Swimming Without Water exhibition will be going ahead, starting next week.
The collective of artists will be using the currently unused Gala Pool at Moseley Road Baths to display their artwork. Their aim is to bring together their contemporary artwork with the space and the audience to create a unique experience.
Also posted in Arts, Building, Events | Tagged B12, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, debbie akam, flora gare, Friends of Moseley Road Baths, Gala Pool, Moseley Road, swimming without water, tim skinner |
This richly illustrated lecture focuses on Birmingham’s historic sporting landscapes – from stadiums to swimming baths, parks to pavilions, golf clubs to billiard halls – and reveals little known aspects of a heritage that has touched the lives of millions of Brummies, whether inclined towards sport or not.
Also posted in Birmingham, Building, Events | Tagged B12, Balsall Heath, Barber Institute, Birmingham, FoMRB, Friends of Moseley Road Baths, Heritage, Memories and Memorabilia, Moseley Road, Simon Inglis, Steve Beauchampé, Swimming |
The Friends of Moseley Road Baths Committee members are a talented bunch – when we’re not busy planning events, running stalls and talking to the press our members always seem to be doing interesting and creative things. One such person is Viv Harrison, who has exhibited her art work across the city at events including [...]
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By FoMRB | November 16, 2009
On Saturday, November 21st, the Friends of Moseley Road Baths group will be taking part in the annual Birmingham History Day event at the University of Birmingham during which we will be discussing our Pool of Memories project. Full details of what is a full day’s programme are included below. Admission costs £14 (including lunch), [...]
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