Kathleen Dayus and other Jewellery Quarter Gems Tour

Join us for a guided tour and talk about the life and times of local author Kathleen Dayus. Discover the Jewellery Quarter as described in her memoirs of growing up on Camden Street in the early 1900s when the Pig & Tail was then known as George and the Dragon.

This tour combines archive photos of the area with historic information as well as excerpts from Kathleen Dayus’ novels. Please bring weather-appropriate footwear and clothing.

Tickets are free but limited, please book ahead. The meeting point is outside the doors of The Pig & Tail pub (12-13 Albion St, Birmingham B1 3ED)

The Jewellery Quarter is accessible by train or tram from Jewellery Quarter Station and is served by bus routes 8 and 101.

The area is inside the clean air zone, check if your car is exempt before travelling. There is limited on street parking available (Up to 3 hours £3.70, 4 hours £4.70)

The closest multi-storey car park is on Vyse Street (Up to 4 hours £3.10)

This walking tour lasts approximately 2 hours and may include some uneven surfaces.

This event is part of Birmingham Heritage Week and is brought to you by the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District.

Host or Publisher Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District