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@theironroom.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 8:00 AM

#BHM2026 is here. Female American Serenaders performed at Birmingham Town Hall on 9 June 1847. The entertainment was described as ‘the harmony of which has been pronounced a marvel in the history of music’. Ref - MS 1711 #LibraryofBham @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

An advertisement. Title at the top is Town Hall, Birmingham. Female American Serenaders. Beneath this is an illustration of seven female figures gathered round in a circle, each is holding or playing a musical instrument. Beneath this, a list of their names. Below this, details of the time and location for the performance at Birmingham Town Hall.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 8:15 AM

#BhamWomen today is Kate Freeman who according to a Birmingham Post article dated 11 July 1972 retired after 45 years at the Birmingham Rep. Ref – B’ham Bio Cuttings Vol. 67 #LibraryofBham #BirminghamRep

A newspaper article. Headline is A Backward Glance at 45 Years in the Rep Evolution by Linda Millington. Text below regarding Kate Freeman’s retirement. Beneath this is a headshot of a female wearing glasses.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 6:00 AM

#MapOnATuesday shows the enlargement of New Street Station including the intended alteration of streets in the vicinity,1August 1881. Now we know what became of Bread Street. Ref - MAP/73266 #LibraryofBham

A map of Birmingham city centre. A collection of named thoroughfares crisscrossing one another - some of the streets have shading around them. Features such as churches and schools identified on the map. A shaded area in the centre with text - L & NW Railway Station above it. Text inside the bulk of the shaded area regards - Proposed Extension of Footbridge. A scale of measurement in the bottom right of the map. A compass lilting at an angle in the bottom left along with text which reads - Copyright Entered Stationers Hall.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 7:15 PM

#Birmingham Here’s a rousing ditty extolling the restorative and nutritional benefits of Birmingham ale. Wonder what it would taste of? I’ll leave you to decide on a suitable tune to breathe life into the words. Ref - Birmingham Broadsides/Misc – no.39, LF 05.2 #LibraryofBham

A cartouche like illustration at the top of the page showing two male figures carrying a barrel by use of a rod. Their attire is typical of that of the eighteenth century - large tricorn hats, doublet and hose. Title beneath the illustration is Birmingham Ale. Below this, seven verses of a song. At the bottom, details of the printers - S. Taylor of Moor Street.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM

#BirminghamLibraries during our recent Closed Week, we spent considerable time repackaging new accessions to the archive - the lifeblood of our service #LibraryofBham

A room with numerous tables in it. The tables are loaded with archival boxes, folders and bundles of paper. A set of lockers on the far right of the room. A doorway just to the left. A window on the far right of the photograph with metal and wooden cabinets in front. The window has a filigree on the outside. A pillar between the table and the lockers. Panelled ceiling lights.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 27, 2026, 10:15 AM

#SundayShowcase today is Birmingham - The Postcard Collection by Alan Spree. Postcards can be overlooked in regards of the visual record they provide. Alan draws on a selection of postcards to give a pictorial record of Birmingham in the past. Ref – L 85.4 #LibraryofBham

Two copies of a book on a table with front covers facing on. Title of the book is Birmingham - The Postcard Collection. Author’s name below this is Alan Spree. Photograph of Birmingham Council House below this. An office scene behind the table on which the books are standing including shelving and a window on the far right of the photograph.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 26, 2026, 9:01 AM

#CityOf1000Trades is this advertisement for Cheatham's of Hindoo House, 22 New Street included in the Illustrated Birmingham Times, no. 2, Sept 1854. Ref - LF 08.2 #LibraryofBham

An illustrated advertisement. The word Archery repeated three times across the top of the page. The words Wholesale and Retail beneath this. Then a paragraph of description explaining the wares sold. Beneath this, numerous line drawings of figures engaged in sporting events including cricket, fishing and archery. Beneath this, another paragraph detailing the goods sold by Cheetham’s. Then details of the shop’s location on New Street.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 7:15 AM

#PhotoFriday today is this 1870s view of Harpers Hill at the junction of James Street and Northwood Street. The house was the home of James Watt. Ref - WK/B11/5940 #LibraryofBham #Brumpic

An austere brick building. Central building is Georgian - windows of equal symmetry. Corridors leading off from both sides of the central building to smaller structures which have chimneys and symmetrical sets of windows. Barren foreground with bare trees on both extremes of the photograph.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 9:00 AM

#BhamWomen Dr Winifred Cavenagh became only the second female professor at Birmingham University at the time according to this Birmingham Post article from 10 June 1972. Ref – Birmingham Biography Cuttings Vol. 67 #LibraryofBham @unibirmingham.bsky.social

A newspaper article. Heading – Dr. Cavenagh gets university chair. Text on the left side of the article and an insert of a photograph of a female on the right.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 8:15 AM

Our #ShakespeareCollection contains many wonderful finds including this 1947 Esperanto version of Antonio kaj Kleopatro : tragedio en kvin aktoj. Ref - Shakespeare/ALL 583465 #LibraryofBham @shakespearebtrust.bsky.social @shakesinstitute.bsky.social @esperanto.org.uk

Front cover of a book. Title is Antonio kaj Kleopatro : tragedio en kvin aktoj by William Shakepeare. Text in Esperanto. Publishing details at the bottom of the page.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 6:15 PM

#IDOB2026 starts this Thursday - the House That Brum Built takes over the Council House on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September 2026. Explore ten rooms over two days: www.idob.co.uk #LibraryofBham

A poster. A cartoon figure, possibly Humpty Dumpty sat astride a bull and holding a flag. The figures are placed inside a circle. The words International Day of Birmingham running along the edge of the circle. Beneath this are details of the dates along with further text.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

#MapOnATuesday Our map collections extend beyond Birmingham – here is L.S. De La Rochette’s 1788 map of Hindoostan, today the nation is officially recognised as India and Bharat. Ref - MAP/924352 #LibraryofBham

A map of the Indian sub – continent. A scale in the top right of the map. A legend in the bottom right indicating this is Rochette’s map of Hindoostan dated 1788. Published by William Faden. The legend is surrounded by an elephant on the left and palm trees behind.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 7:15 PM

#BirminghamLibrary Check out our Level 4 display of 1940s & 50s birthday cards sent to two addresses in #Moseley #LibraryofBham

An illustration of three fairies on a birthday card. All three figures form a curve running from the top left of the card. The words - Happy Birthday to You hugging the curve formed by the fairies. They are all playing different musical instruments. The number 7 in the top right with a bird perched on top of it. Musical notes dispersed across the card.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:00 PM

We're looking for a freelance conservator to survey and rehouse audio heritage as part of the Sounds of the Midlands project. For more information please email us. Deadline for applications is Monday, 12 October #LibraryofBham @uniofleicester.bsky.social

Page 1 detailing the Sounds of the Midlands freelance conservator post. Heading has the logos for Birmingham City Council and the Library of Birmingham.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 20, 2026, 10:15 AM

#SundayShowcase today is The Jamaican people,1880-1902 by Patrick Bryan. A look at the period after the end of slavery up to the burgeoning of democracy. Ref - 972.9204 #LibraryofBham

Two books on a table - front cover facing on. Title at the top of the page is The Jamaican People, 1880 - 1902. Illustration inset beneath this - a graphic design of a female figure at work. Below the illustration is the name of the author. A wall behind the table on which the books are standing. A chair tucked under the table.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 19, 2026, 9:01 AM

#CityOf1000Trades is this trade card for the Soho Plate Company - Matthew Boulton’s manufactory of silver & plated goods. Ref - MS 4834/119 #LibraryofBham

A trade card. Illustration of a large building at the top of the card - a Georgian style premises, a factory. A garden scene outside of the building. Beneath this are details of the name of the company and its locations in Birmingham and London.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 7:15 AM

#PhotoFriday today is this photo of the Hall of Memory on 12 May 1937 with a commemorative column celebrating the coronation of George VI. The Hall of Memory officially opened on 4 July 1925. Ref - WK/B11/6618 #LibraryofBham #Brumpic

Birmingham Hall of Memory on the far right of the photograph, a circular Neo – Classical style domed building. Brass statues on either side of the entrance. A building to the left of the hall in the mid background of the photograph. A very large column with a figure of a knight on horseback on top holding a staff - this is on the far left of the photo. A policeman to the left of the column on the ground. The column and hall are surrounded by a fence and a search light is in the bottom right of the photo.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 8:01 AM

#BhamWomen Myra and Kate Bunce at the Lord Mayor's fancy dress ball in 1914. Myra, seated - was a landscape painter and designer. Kate is renowned as a painter. They worked together on commissions for local churches. Ref- Martineau Album #BM_AG #LibraryofBham

Photographic portrait of two female figures in fancy dress. The seated figure is dressed in dark heavy laced clothing. She is wearing a bonnet with a veil attached and holding a parasol. She has bunches of flowers at each ear and is wearing spectacles. She is holding a card in her left hand. The standing figure is dressed in light clothing. She is wearing a bonnet and has flowers at her ears. She is also holding a parasol and wearing very heavy lace clothing which covers her footwear.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 16, 2026, 8:15 AM

Today we bring you this #ElvisPresley Fan Club flyer from 1978 - an event we believe to mark the first anniversary of Elvis’ passing. Thank you very much! Ref - LS 4/Ephemera Collection/Music 51 #LibraryofBham

A flyer. Text at the top indicates it has been produced by the Birmingham branch of the official Elvis Presley fan club. Details of the Elvis Presley Memorial Disco. Inset photograph of Elvis to the right of this text. Details below relating to the time and location of the event along with acts.
@theironroom.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 6:01 AM

#MapOnATuesday this week is this map of the town centre included in Pinnock's Guide to Knowledge - Number 129 (1834). Ref – LS 11/7/36/15432 #LibraryofBham

A map. Text at the top of the map reads No. CXXIX on the far left of the header. Title in the middle of the header is Pinnock's Guide to Knowledge. The words - Price One Penny on the far right of the header. Below this in the centre of the bottom of the header is the word Birmingham. Beneath this is a section headed Table of References with a numerical listing of buildings. Below this is a map of Birmingham town centre. Street names and the outlines of buildings are visible along with numbers which refer to the Table of References. Another Table of References beneath this and then publisher details at the bottom of the map.