Category Archives: local history

Acocks Green Library Celebrates 90 Years!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by gedhughes

On 14th June 1932 Acocks Green Library opened to the public. You can read all about this auspicious day on the Acocks Green History Society Page How exciting it must have been to see this new library being opened for … Continue reading →

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Local History Talk – Tuesday 8th February

Posted on February 2, 2022 by gedhughes

This month’s talk, held again at St Mary’s Church, is about the fascinating life of Birmingham’s car pioneer – engineer and founder of the Austin Motor Company.

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Explore the Past – Monthly Local History Talks

Posted on January 6, 2022 by gedhughes

Acocks Green Local History Society is back in operation, at the present time it is being held in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s Church. The next talk is on Tuesday 11th January. Why not come along and find out … Continue reading →

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Growing up in Acocks Green Brought to Life in New Book – Broken Greek

Posted on May 3, 2020 by gedhughes

Pete Paphides is a successful music journalist who grew up in Acocks Green. Over the years Pete has written for music papers, Time Out and The Times. He has interviewed many well known musicians including Prince and ABBA and now … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green’s First Blue Plaque

Posted on June 1, 2017 by gedhughes

The Forum was delighted to hear that Acocks Green has received the honour of it’s first very own blue plaque recently. Some of our older readers will remember John Curry OBE (1949 – 1994), the local young man who, in … Continue reading →

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New Sculpture Arriving in the Village

Posted on May 4, 2017 by gedhughes

A sculpture inspired by the work of the Village in Bloom team and the heritage of our area has been installed on the island in the centre of Acocks Green this week. Designed by Bloom volunteer and artist Veronica Treadwell … Continue reading →

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Down the Cut this Sunday

Posted on April 20, 2017 by gedhughes

This Sunday (23rd April), volunteers are invited to join the Canal and River Trust to help clean up and tidy the stretch of Grand Union Canal that the Neighbourhood Forum has ‘adopted’. Meet at the old Vineries Canal Bridge at … Continue reading →

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Canal Tidy and Bulb Planting

Posted on October 24, 2016 by gedhughes
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The Acocks Green Heritage Trail

Posted on July 21, 2016 by gedhughes

Who has noticed our new Heritage Trail, which has been installed recently? The eight information boards placed in strategic positions around Acocks Green inform locals and visitors alike about the history and development of our district. There is also a … Continue reading →

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Canal Clean Up Session

Posted on April 24, 2016 by gedhughes

We were lucky with the weather for our ‘Adopt a Stretch of the Canal’ session this Sunday. Thanks to Ralph from Canals & Rivers Trust, who stepped into replace Steve, our usual Volunteer Supporter after a cycling accident, (get well … Continue reading →

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