Old Skills and New Technologies

Tales from the Quarter is a podcast series which tells stories from the People's Archive, a collection of oral histories captured with the generous support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Tales from the Quarter explores the social history of the Jewellery Quarter in the UK's second city Birmingham, once known as the 'workshop of the world'. In this episode, we hear about some of the skills used in the Jewellery Quarter, and the impact of new technologies.

Tales from the Quarter

Women's Work

Tales from the Quarter is a podcast series which tells stories from the People's Archive, a collection of oral histories captured with the generous support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Tales from the Quarter explores the social history of the Jewellery Quarter in the UK's second city Birmingham, once known as the 'workshop of the world'. In this episode, we find out about women's experiences of working in the Jewellery Quarter.

Within these walls

Tales from the Quarter is a podcast series which tells stories from the People's Archive, a collection of oral histories captured with the generous support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Tales from the Quarter explores the social history of the Jewellery Quarter in the UK's second city Birmingham, once known as the 'workshop of the world'. In this episode, we meet some of the characters who have lived, worked and learnt traditional trade skills in the quarter. We explore their relationships with the buildings and the area itself and find out how it has changed over time.

Exploring the stories of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham

A podcast which delves into the social history of the Jewellery Quarter, the beating heart of the UK's jewellery and metal working industry. Hear from those who work here, and explore the extraordinary stories of those who inhabit this uniquely historic area of Birmingham.

Tales from the Quarter

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