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From Cabinets to Coffins
One of the most common questions people seem to have in relation to Newman Brothers is ‘why did a coffin-furniture manufactory choose the Jewellery Quarter
Paul Tranter
June 14, 2016
One of the most common questions people seem to have in relation to Newman Brothers is ‘why did a coffin-furniture manufactory choose the Jewellery Quarter
Another addition to the ever growing online collection at The Coffin Works Archive.
(on a mobile device? Click here to view on Youtube) Birmingham’s award winning museum Coffin Works invites you to ‘clock-in’ and watch this 360° taster tour
Who could resist the offer of an assignment in the Jewellery Quarter graveyards? Well, truth be told I did ask if I could go along
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For nearly 40 years, Birmingham Conservation Trust has been a leading force in preserving Birmingham’s architectural heritage. Past projects include rescuing the city’s last court
I made the decision to do my work experience at Newman Bros, the Coffin furniture factory. It differed from the standard work experience locations, and
Who’d have thought a training course on cleaning could be so much fun and fascinating at the same time. Not to mention hard work and
1894 was a good time to enter the coffin-furniture trade, but what you won’t often hear is that it was a dangerous time. And not
This weekend marks the anniversary of Japan surrendering during the Second World War. Prime Minister, Clement Atlee, addressed the nation at midnight on 15TH August 1945
Having been a teacher for most of my working life it was a big step for me to leave the profession and start down a
