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The Paradise Circus plan which retains Birmingham Central Library May 31 2012

Campaigners hoping to save Birmingham’s Central Library building from the bulldozers have drawn up plans for its inclusion in the regeneration of Paradise Circus.Read

Counter culture is Rob Joiner's inspiration May 25 2012

Working behind the reception desk at Birmingham Central Library for 10 years, Rob Joiner has met many memorable characters. Now a play inspired by his experiences will feature in a festival. Diane Parkes reports.Read

Birmingham Central Library and Paradise Circus plans slammed by heritage panel Mar 22 2012

Heritage watchdogs have poured scorn on the long-awaited proposals to replace the old Central Library and completely redevelop Paradise Circus.Read

Vision for Birmingham's Paradise Circus after Central Library has gone Feb 24 2012

Outline plans for what could replace the Central Library have finally been released for public consumption. Alun Thorne spoke to the team behind the project about their vision for the site and the challenges ahead.Read

Tributes pour in for Birmingham's brutalist architect John Madin Jan 12 2012

The world of architecture has paid tribute to John Madin – the man behind Birmingham’s Central Library and many more buildings in the city. Read

Obituary: Birmingham architect John Madin Jan 12 2012

John Madin's biographer Alan Clawley writes an obituary for the Birmingham architect.Read

Birmingham's hidden paintings go on show in national online collection Dec 30 2011

Thousands of paintings which are held out of sight in storage are to go on public display thanks to a huge online project.Read

Rare silent movie scores discovered at Birmingham Library Jul 21 2011

A rare collection of silent movie scores unearthed from the Birmingham Library archives has stunned film historians.Read

The lost archive of our own Strauss, Dorothy Howell Aug 27 2010

She was branded the English Strauss during her time, but the life of Birmingham composer Dorothy Howell had almost been forgotten, until now. Matt Lloyd reports.Read

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