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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

1 hour ago

A book on a table - front cover face on. Title at the top of the cover - Library Story, History of the Birmingham Central Library. Below this, a ziggurat of concrete in the Brutalist style. Author’s name in the bottom left. Behind the table is a bookcase and a small pile of boxes on the right.

#SundayShowcase #BirminghamLibrary today is Library Story – History of the Birmingham Central Library. Charting construction through to its closure and demolition. #GoAllIn2026 Ref - L 53.31 CLA #LibraryofBham

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@economynewsus.bsky.social

1 month ago

Birmingham Library Incident Live as Huge Emergency Services Scene in Centenary Square Explore live updates as emergency services respond to a concerning incident at Birmingham Library in Centenary Square. Stay informed! #BirminghamLibrary #Eme...

Birmingham Library Incident Live as Huge Emergency Services Scene in Centenary Square

Explore live updates as emergency services respond to a concerning incident at Birmingham Library in Centenary Square. Stay informed! #BirminghamLibrary #Eme...

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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

1 month ago

Title page of a book - title is Natural Magick by John Baptista Porta in twenty books. A list of chapter headings beneath this. Printer’s imprint at the bottom of the page.

#BirminghamLibrary #Magic - Hidden in our vaults, you’ll find magick - Natural Magick (1699) by John Baptista Porta, setting forth the delights of the natural sciences. Ref - AQ 094/1669/3 #LibraryofBham

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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

2 months ago

A selection of stamps, ink bottles, ink pads and labels on a table. Several stamps in the left foreground including a date stamp. An ink pad in the centre of the composition with the word Horse inscribed on the metal lid. A stamp in the right foreground has the words Not For Publication on it and behind it is a label with the words Photocopying Restricted printed on it.

#BirminghamLibrary we've recently been stocktaking our stationery cupboard and discovered some much loved, nostalgic library paraphernalia – some of it still in use #LibraryofBham

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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

2 months ago

A search room with rows of desks on the left and right sides, an aisle separating. An extended window in the far left and mid centre background of the photograph. Metal filigree on the outside of the window on the left of the photograph. It is twilight. A bookcase on the far right of the room. Lighting panels in the ceiling. Two pillars by the tables on the left of the photo.

#BirminghamLibrary Good news! You can now book an appointment in our search room throughout 2026, link here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/birmingham... Great for booking well in advance #LibraryofBham

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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

2 months ago

Three books arranged on a cushion. Titles running from left to right are - Acocks Green, Yardley and Hall Green. Each has its own unique front cover. The book in the centre has a Birmingham Libraries label on it identifying the book is Not To Be Taken Away.

#BirminghamLibrary we were sad to hear about the recent passing of Birmingham Community Librarian, Mike Byrne who worked at many libraries and wrote numerous local history books #LibraryofBham

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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

2 months ago

A mezzanine gangway - large storage presses on either side. Materials on most of the open presses. Piping and strip lighting overhead. A mobile metal set of steps and a kick stool at the very end of the gangway.

#BirminghamLibrary - We will be unable to retrieve material from our stores on Friday 9 January, due to essential maintenance work to help sustain the conservation and security of our collections. Please contact archives.heritage@birmingham.gov.uk with any queries #LibraryofBham

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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

2 months ago

A selection of books on a table – two in the front row and four in the back row - various titles and covers. An office scene behind the books with a window in the top left of the photo and a series of desks and PCs in the immediate background. Numerous blocks of shelving behind the workstations.

#BirminghamLibrary today’s blog is on additions we’ve made to our printed collections such as the Birmingham and Local Studies, Black & South Asian Histories, Genealogy and Topography in 2025 - theironroom.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/n... Here’s to more in 2026 #LibraryofBham

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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

3 months ago

A screen grab of the home page of an archival catalogue. Birmingham City Council logo in the top left corner. Tab bars across the top right. A central panel with a photograph of the Library of Birmingham in it. A box superimposed over the top of the central panel headlined - Popular Searches. Text on the bottom left identifying the Archives & Collection catalogue.

#BirminghamLibrary In this week’s blog, we guide you through the new version of our online archival catalogue, CalmView: theironroom.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/u... New features include links to our digital gallery, Iron Room blog and Eventbrite for booking a search room appointment #LibraryofBham

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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

3 months ago

A teddy bear in the bottom centre of the photograph wearing a Library of Birmingham ribbon around its neck. Above the bear is a cardboard box with the word Recall printed on it.

#BirminghamLibrary #teddybear We’re already showing our new recruit the ropes preparing for a busy, yet fun packed day in the library. Why not pick up your own Bearmingham in the Library Shop, retailing at £8 #LibraryofBham

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Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham

@theironroom.bsky.social

3 months ago

A screen grab of the home page of an archival catalogue. Birmingham City Council logo in the top left corner. Tab bars across the top right. A central panel with a photograph of the Library of Birmingham in it. A box superimposed over the top of the central panel headlined - Popular Searches. Text on the bottom left identifying the Archives & Collection catalogue.

#BirminghamLibrary Check out the sparklingly updated version of our archival catalogue - calmview.birmingham.gov.uk New features include links to our digital gallery, Iron Room blog and Eventbrite for booking a search room appointment #LibraryofBham

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Simon Duggal

@simonduggal.bsky.social

5 months ago

"It's an honor to be featured in the Seeking the Pioneers exhibition at the Birmingham Library! My portrait is on display alongside others who have rallied, campaigned, and used their art forms to lead the fight against racism, injustice, and oppression. Go check it out!"

#BirminghamLibrary

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Kal

@khalsir.bsky.social

6 months ago

Some of my poems at an exhibition in Birmingham called "It Takes a City"

#BirminghamSuicidePreventionWeek

#BirminghamLibrary

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Nicola Edwards

@nic-jim-ed.bsky.social

11 months ago

Birmingham in the sun is good for the soul, who knew 🌞 #researchday #birminghamlibrary

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@heatherz34.bsky.social

1 year ago

Reflecting from Birmingham library. This was such a cool building inside and out. Walking about on a beautiful day from What’s on Heather’s Phone.

#whatsonheathersphone #phonephotography #UK #birmingham #birminghamlibrary #reflections

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Jennie Ing

@jennieing.bsky.social

1 year ago

The Library of Birmingham, the largest public library in the UK.
I love the circle design on the outside but the set me quite a challenge to cut in my linocut print.
#birminghamlibrary #linocut

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