Explore Victorian and Edwardian crime, punishment and justice in the West Midlands at the BMI Day School, Birmingham, 7 Nov 2026.

Day School: Victorian and Edwardian Justice, Crime and Punishment in the West Midlands

Saturday 7th November 2026, 10.15 am to 4.00 pm

Cost £45 per person or £30 full-time students & Young Victorians

Registration & tea/coffee from 9.45am

This year’s Day School will explore crimes committed and punishments imposed during the Victorian and Edwardian eras across the region. Angela Coulter will discuss Birmingham’s first coroner; Corrine Brazier of Birmingham Police Museum will look at rogues, villains and even Peaky Blinders; Tracey Blundell will turn to crime and punishment in the Black Country; and, after lunch, Dr Kiran Mehta will examine prison labour in the Victorian era. Rob Firman, conservation architect on Birmingham’s Victoria Law Courts, will conclude with a look behind the work to modernise and conserve Aston Webb’s Grade I listed building.

The cost includes tea/coffee at registration, mid-morning refreshments and a buffet lunch. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options are always available; please notify us of any other dietary requirements.

There will be a book stall with books from our speakers and other relevant titles. Cash or cheques only as we do not have a card machine.

Queries/bookings to Helene Pursey: helene@victorian-society-birmingham.org.uk Tel: 07813 470819

Bookings by cheque to 54 Prospect Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9TD. Payments may also be made by bank transfer or through Eventbrite, but please e-mail Helene to confirm that you have made he transfer.

Please note: we do not issue tickets, so please assume you have a place once booked. If you would like confirmation, send an s.a.e. or request email confirmation.

BOOKINGS BY 30TH OCTOBER 2026

See our separate refund document for details of our refunds policy.

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