Stirchley History Group
Stirchley History Group grew out of the heritage programme at Stirchley Baths which so brilliantly connects the past, present and future. We’re passionate about our area and charting its development from a rural hamlet to a lively, still-growing urban village.
We meet at 7.00 pm on the second Thursday of each month in the Cinema Room at Stirchley Baths. We’re also often present at other events, acting as tour guides, collecting memories and pointing out some of the local features that are so easy to overlook (have you tried our Explore Hidden Stirchley walking trail?).
We had to scale back our activities during lockdown but have gradually rebuilt towards a normal programme since then.
Find out more about our activities via our Twitter account @StirchleyHist and our Facebook page facebook.com/StirchleyHistory.
You can email us at stirchleyhistory@gmail.com. If you would like to join our email list, you can do so via this link.
Stirchley Baths is a member of Birmingham Heritage Forum. Click image below to visit their website.
Blog posts
Stirchley Baths heritage tours 2019
February 20, 2019Stirchley Baths has led something of a double life. Since 2016 it has operated as a lively community hub, but the building is full of reminders of its former years as a public swimming baths and wash house. Our heritage tours take you back to 1911 and earlier when the… Read more
Stirchley History Group Christmas Special: Life in the Balance. Friday 8 December 2017, 7.30pm
November 30, 2017We have something special lined up for December! Birmingham has many connections with the world’s most famous liner, Andrew Lound has turned his own Titanic research into this dramatic presentation. We will have some Christmas themed refreshments and Andrew will also have books on sale . Please join us and bring… Read more
NEW! Monthly Heritage Tours of the Baths and Underground Tunnels
March 6, 2017You’ve probably been to the Baths, but have you been on one of our fascinating history tours, or down into the underground tunnels yet? Well, this year we are running a monthly Sunday afternoon heritage tour where you’ll get to see behind the scenes; going up on the balcony and down into the Deep… Read more
Memories & Memorabilia: collecting Stirchley’s History
March 6, 2017Do you, or a member of your family, have memories of living in Stirchley in days gone by? We’d love to meet you! Pop in to meet members of Stirchley History Group at the Baths on Saturday 25 March; chatter about the past, share your personal stories about the area, bring in your… Read more
Take a stroll around Stirchley and discover its heritage secrets!
December 14, 2016Copies are available (while stocks last) from Stirchley Baths (closed from 19 December), P Cafe (closed from 22 December) and the Co-Op. More leaflets will be available from the New Year, but why not grab yours quick to enjoy over the Christmas break. Read more