Exploring Birmingham’s Historic & Vibrant Gem "The Jewellery Quarter"
The
Birmingham
Jewellery Quarter is Birmingham’s
Historic and Vibrant Gem. With a prestigious
background & 100’s of jewellery retailers and designers, it is
the UK’s top centre for jewellery. It’s a place not only to buy
jewellery but to visit the best art galleries, museums, restaurants
and bars. This area with a rich history spanning over 250 years has
long been home to some of the most highly-skilled jewellery makers
and goldsmiths. It started by small tradesmen that led to the
expansion of the area with new streets, elegant properties and
fantastic profits. This place is responsible for around 40% of the
UK’s jewellery production, with some of the biggest names in the
jewellery trade continuing to operate from this impressive area.
The Jewellery Quarter is famous for its Birmingham Jewellery Shops, having been a Mecca of jewellery production since the 1800s. It rapidly expanded during the19th century and being a designated conservation area with over 200 listed buildings & 30 restaurants, bars and cafes. All of which give the jewellery quarter a fascinating look and make it a vibrant place to work, live and play.
It is an
interesting place that attracts jewellery lovers as you can get
everything from diamonds to wedding rings being readily available.
There’s something for everyone, a must visit for anyone that wants
to see the top UK jewellers in all their glory. All the stunning
jewellery present here is of such high quality that you can’t fail
to fall in love with each piece offered to you. The Jewellery Quarter
has a lot more for you to explore, on the top of the list is ‘The
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter’ housed in an old jewellery
factory, The Pen Room Museum is also worth a visit. Make sure to
spend your quality time with the jewellers in Birmingham. You can try
out the art and building trails to get a real feel for the area, seek
the historic cemeteries with their intriguing catacombs or simply
relax around Birmingham’s last remaining Georgian Square with its
galleries, restaurants and bars.
All in all a trip to the
Quarter is knowledgeable and enjoyable family day out. To rejuvenate
yourself, do plan a visit to the heart of Birmingham, ‘TheJewellery Quarter’.
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