Category Archives: Brum

The Coffin Works

Posted on 30/10/2022 by Rebeccadanks

Last time I was in Birmingham I found myself inside a coffin factory. The Grade II listed premises at 13 Fleet Street in the Jewellery Quarter opened in 1894 and operated for over a century. Posthumous customers included Hollywood superstar … Continue reading →

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When in Doubt, Go to the Library

Posted on 06/04/2018 by Rebeccadanks

The local library I joined when I was little was forced to close recently and is awaiting demolition. This sad news has prompted me to contemplate the many positive experiences I’ve had at libraries all over the world. Kents Moat … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on 01/02/2018 by Rebeccadanks

Rome and Birmingham. They’ve got so much in common! Said no one, ever. Until now… A major international survey* has placed these two very different cities together in joint 51st place in the world for quality of life. Quite literally, … Continue reading →

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National Writers’ Conference 2017

Posted on 10/06/2017 by Rebeccadanks

This month I attended the National Writers’ Conference 2017 held in my home city of Birmingham. Emerging and established writers were welcomed to a day of panel discussions on subjects including digital writing, how to raise your profile, and writing … Continue reading →

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Short-listed Poem

Posted on 19/02/2017 by Rebeccadanks

My poem about my home city of Birmingham was short-listed recently for the Verve Poetry Prize 2017. I went along to the Verve Poetry Festival this weekend which aimed to ‘capture and celebrate the spirit of Birmingham and its creative, plucky, … Continue reading →

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