The Jewellery Quarter at War - Birmingham - Until 27-6-2015

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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
75-80 Vyse Street
Hockley
Birmingham, B18 6HA

An Adaptable Trade: The Jewellery Quarter at War

Until 27th June 2015

First World War Centenary Exhibition
Before the outbreak of the War in 1914, Birmingham’s jewellery industry was vast, with an estimated 70,000 people employed in manufacturing jewellery and supplying the trade. By 1918 over 200 firms had closed, and employee numbers halved - and yet Birmingham’s jewellery trade survived, retaining much of its former dominance. This exhibition explores how the industry adapted to wartime austerity, the impact on local people, and the vital role played by women. Looking in detail at three prominent Jewellery Quarter firms, and illustrated with items loaned from family collections, it reveals the extraordinary sacrifices made by a generation of Birmingham people.

Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm

Admission: Charges apply to the tour of the Smith and Pepper factory and the galleries. The exhibition space are free to enter.

http://www.bmag.org.uk/events?id=3307