I suggested Longbridge--the local councillor at the time jumped on board with support-then never heard from him again!
Just pulled this off my site
Posted: 29 Feb 2008 10:32 am
Post subject: BIRMINGHAM'S MISSED OPPORTUNITY Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster
The development of a major industrial museum dedicated to Birmingham is long overdue in this city, a city which owes its very existence to industry.
There are plenty of sites within Birmingham to provide such a museum and what better way is there to put Birmingham on the tourist map, provide employment and of course provide an excellent day out experience within the city, something which Birmingham has always lacked.
Its seems however that this opportunity will be missed as Birmingham is more interested in bars, restaurants and shops. Oh if only we had another Joseph Chamberlain on the council.
The BMAG(Museums) store in Dolman Street, Birmingham holds half a million artefacts, and at least half of these are of industrial interest. This facility is only open on two days a year for the public to visit. This is a shocking waste of ratepayers money, as most of the exhibits should be in a dedicated industrial museum on public view.
Below are the aims of the Black Country Museum
* Collecting and preserving material relating to the story of the Black
Country
* Researching the story of the Black Country
* Operating the open air museum and other displays
* Maintaining financial viability
* Promoting the Black Country
See anything here that could be replicated in Birmingham?
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLOR NOW
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