World Heritage status will not happen overnight; It is already a unique part of Birmingham but more joined-up thinking is needed if the Jewellery Quarter is to get World Heritage Site status, argues Phil Davis. AGENDA.(News) From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: April 8, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter - a stomping ground for historical giants like Matthew Boulton and 200 years on, still a unique manufacturing centre - is enjoying a new lease of life. Attracted by city centre living, new residents are moving in, while trendy bars, music venues and galleries are adding leisure attractions to a business base that still produces most of the UK's high grade jewellery.

Ten years ago the city recognised the quarter as an "urban village". Fancy titles apart, this was a welcome stirring of interest towards a long neglected area. Now, many have ...

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