Category: News
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Heritage Open Day at Highbury
Thank you to everyone who made our Heritage Open Day such a success. This includes our wonderful exhibitors, volunteers, staff at Civic Catering and of course, visitors! We will back in 2019 and we hope to see you there! Here’s a few photos to remind you of what a fantastic day it was.
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Heritage Open Day at Highbury
Come and join us on the 16th September for our annual Heritage Open Day! Immerse yourself in the history of Highbury during the Great War! View photos of Highbury as a hospital in WW1, learn about the Birmingham PALs, take a guided tour of the grounds, meet the Highbury beekeepers, play games on the lawn…
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Heritage Open Day at Highbury Hall
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. We opened the doors of Highbury (also known as Highbury Hall) in 2017 and after a successful event, we’re going to do it again this year! Come…
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Volunteers needed for Heritage Open Day at Highbury Hall!
We are looking for volunteers to help us run the Heritage Open Day at Highbury on the 16th September from 11am – 4pm. Are you looking for a brand new volunteering opportunity? The role will involve different aspects. These might include any of the following: To meet and greet visitors on arrival To direct visitors around the house and…
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General Data Protection Regulation
General Data Protection Regulation The introduction of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force from 25th May. In preparation for this, if you wish to carry on receiving Chamberlain Highbury Trust news and invitations to events then please sign up here http://eepurl.com/drfRWf. It will only take a few seconds of your time. Thank you!
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Gardens and Green Spaces in the West Midlands since 1700
This new book, edited by Malcom Dick and Elaine Mitchell, is being launched on 12th May from 3-6pm at the University of Birmingham. It includes an article, by Maureen Perrie (a member of Highbury Park Friends), which discusses the landscaping of the three component estates of Highbury Park. Click here for further information about the book and here to…
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Frozen Orchids – a drama performance at Highbury Hall
Frozen Orchids 22 artists, 1 building wreathed in history, and a plethora of orchids- what will come next? Frozen Orchids brings alive the many different identities of Highbury Hall over the years: the residence of Joseph Chamberlain, a hospital annexe for wounded soldiers in World War I, a residential home for the elderly… and now…
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The Chamberlain Highbury Trust’s May Newsletter
Find out what the Chamberlain Highbury Trust has been doing by reading the latest newsletter here!
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The Highbury Rhododendron Project
Joseph Chamberlain was a renowned horticulturalist, his specialities being orchids, herbaceous plants and shrubs. Rhododendrons were extensively planted in the 30 acre grounds at Highbury between 1879 and 1914. Unfortunately, there are no surviving plant lists or labels. The CHT applied to The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust for a grant which would be put…
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The Chamberlain Highbury Trust’s March newsletter
Find out what been happening at Highbury Hall and the grounds by heading here!