Justine Pick
@justinepick.bsky.social
Historian of 19/20 c, sanitation & public health; social & political history of Birmingham (UK); Exec Sec for https://sshm.org/; admin for Midland History https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ymdh20/; trustee https://www.archiveswestmidlands.org.uk/
Absolutely loved picture editing for this book produced by History West Midlands for the National Civil War Centre, Newark edited by Professor Andrew Hopper, Oxford Lifelong Learning. Great to see it in print!
see www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk for lots of podcasts with many of the contributors!
see www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk for lots of podcasts with many of the contributors!
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Absolutely loved picture editing for this book produced by History West Midlands for the National Civil War Centre, Newark edited by Professor Andrew Hopper, Oxford Lifelong Learning. Great to see it in print!
see www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk for lots of podcasts with many of the contributors!
see www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk for lots of podcasts with many of the contributors!
A fab visit to the Cadbury archive for the #UnlockingtheVaults project (Bournville Works branch of Birmingham Municipal Bank). So much to see and learn with banking connections to Fry's and Bristol
+ Lovely childhood memories of chocolate and Xmas! Thank you to Sarah and Colin for the warm welcome.
+ Lovely childhood memories of chocolate and Xmas! Thank you to Sarah and Colin for the warm welcome.
November 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A fab visit to the Cadbury archive for the #UnlockingtheVaults project (Bournville Works branch of Birmingham Municipal Bank). So much to see and learn with banking connections to Fry's and Bristol
+ Lovely childhood memories of chocolate and Xmas! Thank you to Sarah and Colin for the warm welcome.
+ Lovely childhood memories of chocolate and Xmas! Thank you to Sarah and Colin for the warm welcome.
Enjoyable day at Aston University for the launch Aston University Archives Centre @astonunarchives.bsky.social and the 70th anniversary of the Main Building with keynote from Prof. Carl Chinn
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Enjoyable day at Aston University for the launch Aston University Archives Centre @astonunarchives.bsky.social and the 70th anniversary of the Main Building with keynote from Prof. Carl Chinn
#Birmingham People's History Archive event
Saturday 4 October from 10am (talk at 1.30pm)
Please note the venue: All Saints Church, Kings Heath
(not at the archive in Margaret Street)
Saturday 4 October from 10am (talk at 1.30pm)
Please note the venue: All Saints Church, Kings Heath
(not at the archive in Margaret Street)
September 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
#Birmingham People's History Archive event
Saturday 4 October from 10am (talk at 1.30pm)
Please note the venue: All Saints Church, Kings Heath
(not at the archive in Margaret Street)
Saturday 4 October from 10am (talk at 1.30pm)
Please note the venue: All Saints Church, Kings Heath
(not at the archive in Margaret Street)
Enjoyed speaking about the history of Birmingham Municipal Bank at The Exchange this Birmingham Heritage Week - great questions and discussion about thrift afterwards
#BHW2025
#BHW2025
September 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Enjoyed speaking about the history of Birmingham Municipal Bank at The Exchange this Birmingham Heritage Week - great questions and discussion about thrift afterwards
#BHW2025
#BHW2025
All aboard at the Severn Valley Railway 🚂🚂🚂
July 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
All aboard at the Severn Valley Railway 🚂🚂🚂
A great session 5 with the #UnlockingtheVaults volunteer research group this week with lots of photo albums to look at 📸 A joy to see how curious volunteers are and using their new research skills to search online catalogues and request material from other collections @theironroom.bsky.social 😍🤩🔎
July 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A great session 5 with the #UnlockingtheVaults volunteer research group this week with lots of photo albums to look at 📸 A joy to see how curious volunteers are and using their new research skills to search online catalogues and request material from other collections @theironroom.bsky.social 😍🤩🔎
Looking forward to a great programme for the Studying Health in Towns workshop at Cambridge
As part of the project @camunicampop.bsky.social
Water, Sanitation and Health in the First Industrial Society 1780-1930
As part of the project @camunicampop.bsky.social
Water, Sanitation and Health in the First Industrial Society 1780-1930
June 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Looking forward to a great programme for the Studying Health in Towns workshop at Cambridge
As part of the project @camunicampop.bsky.social
Water, Sanitation and Health in the First Industrial Society 1780-1930
As part of the project @camunicampop.bsky.social
Water, Sanitation and Health in the First Industrial Society 1780-1930
Unlocking the Vaults project volunteers enjoyed a behind scenes look at Birmingham archives. Got to see inside locked cabinets: scrolls, charters, Shakespeare first folio, Baskerville books and of course Birmingham Municipal Bank archive. Thank you to @theironroom.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Unlocking the Vaults project volunteers enjoyed a behind scenes look at Birmingham archives. Got to see inside locked cabinets: scrolls, charters, Shakespeare first folio, Baskerville books and of course Birmingham Municipal Bank archive. Thank you to @theironroom.bsky.social
Joined ‘Remembering Coal’ event at University of Birmingham remotely. Interesting discussions on memory, legacy & heritage around what risks might be associated with the heritage and thoughts on how coal mining might be remembered into the future.
June 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Joined ‘Remembering Coal’ event at University of Birmingham remotely. Interesting discussions on memory, legacy & heritage around what risks might be associated with the heritage and thoughts on how coal mining might be remembered into the future.
Lovely! On my walk this morning mom introduced the 7 newest members to the breakfast club (5 yrs and counting) 🥰
May 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Lovely! On my walk this morning mom introduced the 7 newest members to the breakfast club (5 yrs and counting) 🥰
It’s oral history recording this week at The Exchange for the Unlocking the Vaults project - such great stories and recollections that will be an integral part of the planned interpretation. Thank you to all our participants 😊
www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange...
May 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It’s oral history recording this week at The Exchange for the Unlocking the Vaults project - such great stories and recollections that will be an integral part of the planned interpretation. Thank you to all our participants 😊
www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange...
Remembering Coal: legacy, memories, heritage
Monday 16 June (all day)
University of Birmingham
Panel discussions available to view online as well as those attending in-person. Visitors free to dip in and out of the day's activities.
#UoB125
To register & info
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rememberin...
Monday 16 June (all day)
University of Birmingham
Panel discussions available to view online as well as those attending in-person. Visitors free to dip in and out of the day's activities.
#UoB125
To register & info
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rememberin...
May 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Remembering Coal: legacy, memories, heritage
Monday 16 June (all day)
University of Birmingham
Panel discussions available to view online as well as those attending in-person. Visitors free to dip in and out of the day's activities.
#UoB125
To register & info
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rememberin...
Monday 16 June (all day)
University of Birmingham
Panel discussions available to view online as well as those attending in-person. Visitors free to dip in and out of the day's activities.
#UoB125
To register & info
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rememberin...
Have just learnt that the wonderful free resource website History West Midlands will be closing on 30 June ☹️
There is still time to explore articles, short films and podcasts about the history of the region.
There is also a book clearance sale historywm.com
There is still time to explore articles, short films and podcasts about the history of the region.
There is also a book clearance sale historywm.com
May 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Have just learnt that the wonderful free resource website History West Midlands will be closing on 30 June ☹️
There is still time to explore articles, short films and podcasts about the history of the region.
There is also a book clearance sale historywm.com
There is still time to explore articles, short films and podcasts about the history of the region.
There is also a book clearance sale historywm.com
Attended a lovely event at The Exchange for unveiling of blue plaque for John Baskerville, to be placed on Baskerville House next door to the Library of Birmingham with exhibition in the foyer to mark 250th anniversary of his death
@theironroom.bsky.social @typetweets.bsky.social
@theironroom.bsky.social @typetweets.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Attended a lovely event at The Exchange for unveiling of blue plaque for John Baskerville, to be placed on Baskerville House next door to the Library of Birmingham with exhibition in the foyer to mark 250th anniversary of his death
@theironroom.bsky.social @typetweets.bsky.social
@theironroom.bsky.social @typetweets.bsky.social
What a little gem Papplewick Pumping Station is! Run by a dedicated team of volunteers.
2 beautiful James Watt beam engines in action; history of #watersupply in Nottingham + tour of old underground reservoir - what design!
Entry fee includes a 12 month annual pass
papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
2 beautiful James Watt beam engines in action; history of #watersupply in Nottingham + tour of old underground reservoir - what design!
Entry fee includes a 12 month annual pass
papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
April 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
What a little gem Papplewick Pumping Station is! Run by a dedicated team of volunteers.
2 beautiful James Watt beam engines in action; history of #watersupply in Nottingham + tour of old underground reservoir - what design!
Entry fee includes a 12 month annual pass
papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
2 beautiful James Watt beam engines in action; history of #watersupply in Nottingham + tour of old underground reservoir - what design!
Entry fee includes a 12 month annual pass
papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
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Birmingham council electric refuse lorry. Built in 1938 was in service until 1972 - these vehicles batteries were recharged with electricity generated from steam produced by burning the refuse they collected
Photos taken at Birmingham Museums Collection Centre
Birmingham council electric refuse lorry. Built in 1938 was in service until 1972 - these vehicles batteries were recharged with electricity generated from steam produced by burning the refuse they collected
Photos taken at Birmingham Museums Collection Centre
April 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Birmingham council electric refuse lorry. Built in 1938 was in service until 1972 - these vehicles batteries were recharged with electricity generated from steam produced by burning the refuse they collected
Photos taken at Birmingham Museums Collection Centre
Birmingham council electric refuse lorry. Built in 1938 was in service until 1972 - these vehicles batteries were recharged with electricity generated from steam produced by burning the refuse they collected
Photos taken at Birmingham Museums Collection Centre
A busy weekend of visits - Birmingham Museums Collections Centre open day - objects not currently on show - some that caught my eye
Tincture Press used to extract drugs such as digitalis and belladonna from infusions of flowers
A candle light - the flasks intensify candlelight
a Rodin
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Tincture Press used to extract drugs such as digitalis and belladonna from infusions of flowers
A candle light - the flasks intensify candlelight
a Rodin
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April 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A busy weekend of visits - Birmingham Museums Collections Centre open day - objects not currently on show - some that caught my eye
Tincture Press used to extract drugs such as digitalis and belladonna from infusions of flowers
A candle light - the flasks intensify candlelight
a Rodin
(1/3)
Tincture Press used to extract drugs such as digitalis and belladonna from infusions of flowers
A candle light - the flasks intensify candlelight
a Rodin
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A lovely day with Unlocking the Vaults volunteer research group busy delving into the archives @theironroom.bsky.social
Now forming individual mini projects about the history of #Birmingham Municipal Bank.
Project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
buff.ly/hUApVQD
Now forming individual mini projects about the history of #Birmingham Municipal Bank.
Project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
buff.ly/hUApVQD
April 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A lovely day with Unlocking the Vaults volunteer research group busy delving into the archives @theironroom.bsky.social
Now forming individual mini projects about the history of #Birmingham Municipal Bank.
Project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
buff.ly/hUApVQD
Now forming individual mini projects about the history of #Birmingham Municipal Bank.
Project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
buff.ly/hUApVQD
Enjoyed a talk on #Birmingham pioneer, Dame Hilda Lloyd, by Prof Jonathan Reinarz @reinarz.bsky.social at The Exchange, UoB. She established obstetrical ‘Flying Squads’ in the city and in a small exhibition in the rear foyer you can see one of the flying squad cases on display plus a short film.
March 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Enjoyed a talk on #Birmingham pioneer, Dame Hilda Lloyd, by Prof Jonathan Reinarz @reinarz.bsky.social at The Exchange, UoB. She established obstetrical ‘Flying Squads’ in the city and in a small exhibition in the rear foyer you can see one of the flying squad cases on display plus a short film.
📣Call for Papers📣
CMHC Annual Day Conference at Bournville Quaker Meeting House, Birmingham
🗓️Sat 26 July
Keynote speaker: John Boughton @municipaldreams.bsky.social
Theme: Housing, Homes, Households
Deadline for abstracts: 30 April
For further details see
blog.bham.ac.uk/mh/2025/03/1...
CMHC Annual Day Conference at Bournville Quaker Meeting House, Birmingham
🗓️Sat 26 July
Keynote speaker: John Boughton @municipaldreams.bsky.social
Theme: Housing, Homes, Households
Deadline for abstracts: 30 April
For further details see
blog.bham.ac.uk/mh/2025/03/1...
March 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
📣Call for Papers📣
CMHC Annual Day Conference at Bournville Quaker Meeting House, Birmingham
🗓️Sat 26 July
Keynote speaker: John Boughton @municipaldreams.bsky.social
Theme: Housing, Homes, Households
Deadline for abstracts: 30 April
For further details see
blog.bham.ac.uk/mh/2025/03/1...
CMHC Annual Day Conference at Bournville Quaker Meeting House, Birmingham
🗓️Sat 26 July
Keynote speaker: John Boughton @municipaldreams.bsky.social
Theme: Housing, Homes, Households
Deadline for abstracts: 30 April
For further details see
blog.bham.ac.uk/mh/2025/03/1...
Enjoyed a warm welcome from Ilaria Scaglia & David Turner @astonuniversity.bsky.social for first #Railway200 event. Great presentations on construction in art, financing Birmingham’s first railways and gender inequalities on the railways - plus a look at items from @astonunarchives.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Enjoyed a warm welcome from Ilaria Scaglia & David Turner @astonuniversity.bsky.social for first #Railway200 event. Great presentations on construction in art, financing Birmingham’s first railways and gender inequalities on the railways - plus a look at items from @astonunarchives.bsky.social
Had a great first day with volunteer research group at Birmingham archives @theironroom.bsky.social
taking a look at the map drawers.
Unlocking the Vaults (funded by The National Heritage Fund and led by UoB Public Engagement Team)
taking a look at the map drawers.
Unlocking the Vaults (funded by The National Heritage Fund and led by UoB Public Engagement Team)
March 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Had a great first day with volunteer research group at Birmingham archives @theironroom.bsky.social
taking a look at the map drawers.
Unlocking the Vaults (funded by The National Heritage Fund and led by UoB Public Engagement Team)
taking a look at the map drawers.
Unlocking the Vaults (funded by The National Heritage Fund and led by UoB Public Engagement Team)
Walking in the sunshine with history along the way - whats not to like! Remains of Sandwell Priory (12th century) named so because of nearby natural spring Sand Well Also site of Sandwell Hall built 18th c and demolished 1928
February 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Walking in the sunshine with history along the way - whats not to like! Remains of Sandwell Priory (12th century) named so because of nearby natural spring Sand Well Also site of Sandwell Hall built 18th c and demolished 1928
A real treat this week - behind the scenes at #Birmingham archives @theironroom.bsky.social
A significant collection of archives and rare books dating from 12thC to the present including Boulton & Watt Archive; Cadburys; parish & council records; inquests; photographic collections and much more 😊
A significant collection of archives and rare books dating from 12thC to the present including Boulton & Watt Archive; Cadburys; parish & council records; inquests; photographic collections and much more 😊
February 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A real treat this week - behind the scenes at #Birmingham archives @theironroom.bsky.social
A significant collection of archives and rare books dating from 12thC to the present including Boulton & Watt Archive; Cadburys; parish & council records; inquests; photographic collections and much more 😊
A significant collection of archives and rare books dating from 12thC to the present including Boulton & Watt Archive; Cadburys; parish & council records; inquests; photographic collections and much more 😊