BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø//Events//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240422T153900Z DTSTART:20250301T110000Z DTEND:20251206T160000Z SUMMARY:Heritage building tours UID:www.birmingham.ac.uk/208523 DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.\n Our guides will take you on a journey through time, revealing the secrets of this beautiful art deco building, from its beginnings as the headquarters of the Birmingham Municipal Bank to the University’s recent redevelopment and restoration. You will explore the stunning banking hall, see the original safe deposit boxes and vaults, visit rooms not normally open to the public and learn about the building's unique features and design.\n You will also learn more about our current National Lottery Heritage Funded project, Unlocking the Vaults.\n Book your heritage tour today and discover the past and future of this magnificent building.\n Tour dates and times 2 August, 6 September, 4 October, 1 November, 6 December: 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.\n Our tours on 6 September are in celebration of Birmingham Heritage Week 2025.\n The tour lasts approximately one hour. The meeting point for the tours are in the Banking Hall at The Exchange.  \n Previous tour participants have said…\n "The whole experience was excellent, made possible by the very informative guide along with past photographs. I know I will visit The Exchange again."\n "Reflects well on The University for quality of restoration."\n "Knowledgeable tour guide."\n  \n This event is presented as part of a public programme of exhibitions and events exploring the heritage of The Exchange, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's city-centre location and former headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank.   \n LOCATION:The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR