Reaction from Exhibitors after the 2024 event
Balsall Heath Local History Society
We did not know that we could have requested a table with access to an electric socket. Thanks for organising this event!
Friends of Birmingham Archives & Heritage
The venue is bright, spacious and welcoming with good parking. I would prefer a city centre location as I think it would attract more visitors, but that would be pricey, I guess. We’ve enjoyed our day out and have made some useful contacts. Thank you.
Birmingham Back to Backs
We will be back next year!
The Birmingham Medal Society
Another lovely event, put on by Phil and his team. Good venue, good facilities and well presented.
The Birmingham & Midland Institute
Always happy to help and support Mid-Ancs whenever we can.
The Black Country Society
We would attend again if it was in a venue which attracted more people. Far fewer in attendance than when it was held at the Midland Arts Centre.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Busy all morning and into the early afternoon. Met some interesting people. Attendees keen to chat or engage.
Co-op History Group
An interesting and lively event.
D & P Military History – Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Great Day. Lots of interesting people.
Heartlands History Society
I have enjoyed myself and met some nice people.
St John’s Church Preservation Society
Really enjoyed it, very beneficial. Could have done with some food.
Friends of Key Hill & Warstone Lane Cemeteries
Fantastic venue, light and airy, plenty of space between aisles. We have met some interesting people, both members of the public as well as exhibitors. Looking forward to the next event. A good crowd.
Andrew Lound Odyssey Presentations
Excellent show. Met a lot of people and had some good conversations. Made new and rekindled old contacts.
Andy Maxam Publishing
Very Good!
The Pen Museum
Attended by people interested in heritage and just the sort of audience we want to attract. Well organised and a good critical mass of organisations represented.
West Midlands Fire Service Heritage Group
Good free car parking. Good way to meet like minded people. Friendly stall holders.
West Midlands Police Museum – Steelhouse Lane Lock-up
Would do it again.
Reaction from Exhibitors after the 2022 event
Balsall Heath Local History Society
A very big thank you for organising the Fair. Lots of people and lots of interesting contacts.
Please do it again!!
Birmingham Canal Navigation Society
An interesting day. Very well attended event giving the opportunity to meet other participants as well as the visitors. Obviously lots of interest in Local History.
The Black Country Society
We have had a wonderful day, despite having crossed the border into almost enemy territory! The atmosphere was pleasant, and other stall-holders and visitors alike were friendly. We hope to be able to return in future – thank you and well done!
The Chance Heritage Trust
An excellent event and lots of good contacts made and great networking with other local history groups/societies.
Friends of Key Hill Cemetery and Warstone Lane Cemetery
A wonderful day! Thank you to all involved. Same place next year please (under a florescent light). Sweet – Tweet
The Pen Museum
Well organised – made enough sales to cover the admission but more importantly it was an excellent exercise in awareness raising about our Museum.
Shirley Thompson Books
Although it’s always encouraging to sell books on the day, it’s just as interesting to meet members of the public and have a whole range of conversations, based upon their interests.
Smethwick Local History Society
Enjoyable for engaging with a different audience and very useful for networking!
Holy Trinity Church Sutton Coldfield Heritage Project
Table collapsed at start! Needs checks as labelled faulty. Did not make sales but made a few connections.
Reaction from Exhibitors after the 2019 event
Hay Mills Foundation
Terrific day. A lot of interest, contacts made and avenues to explore. Useful way to promote our work and the 300thAnniversary next year.
Smethwick Local History Society
Excellent venue, well organised, lots of enquiries and positive comments.
West Midlands Fire Service Heritage Group
Well attended despite the increase in entry fee. Unloading went well but remains to be seen what it is like when everyone is going at the same time. Well Done.
Organiser – Entry fee hasn’t been increased, this is the first one we have done. No log jam noticed after the event.
Society for the History of Astronomy
A reasonable day with a number of interesting contacts made.
Balsall Heath Local History Society
It’s a good and convenient venue. We had many visitors to our stand probably more than we have ever had at others. Very well organised, thank you.
Friends of Birmingham Archives & Heritage
Thank you for hosting a very successful event. We would very much like to attend a similar event in the future. We’ve enjoyed a steady flow of visitors and nearly all our flyers have been scooped up by interested visitors. Thanks for a great day out.
B’ham and Midland Institute
Very organised, it’s been a great day. We’re looking forward to the next one. Thank you.
BARRA
Well run event, lots of visitors led to lots of discussions, nice to talk to other groups and exchange information. Many thanks for the invite, hope event takes place next year.
Coffin Works
Thanks so much for all the organisation & help. A fantastic event – we have met lots of great people & loved chatting to other stall holders too.
Family History Federation
Sold a fair number of books, spoke to a number of potential FHS members (including 3 directed by M.A. Lots of interest, good day.
Harborne Royalty Trust
Really interesting event which we would support by coming along again. Appreciated updates as the event approached.
Lickey Hills Local History Society
Very Good – continual flow of people enquiring on the Lickey Hills and taking programmes. 10 – 4 good hours.
Friends of Key Hill & Warstone Lane Cemetery
Enjoyed the day, well organised, liked the layout, lighting poor by our table but we’re not complaining. Looking forward to next year. Well done to all.
Organiser – we’ll get the lighting issue sorted out next time.
Military History Society West Midlands Police
Well Done ! Everything went well for us, thank you no problems and enjoyed our day. See you next year.
Shirley Thompson Books
Some really interesting conversations and a really broad range of visitors. Have been several helpful comments about venues for my musical.
Odyssey
Very Good day. Made a lot of contacts for some research. Friendly atmosphere, well organised. More of a family gathering than a fair which was excellent.
