Tony Robinson's Museum of Us — Season 1, Episode 2: Birmingham
Documentary • 47 min • 1 season, 4 episodes
Episode synopsis
Tony and the team help the diverse community of Somerset Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, to create a pop-up museum celebrating the history of their street. Residents from as far afield as Poland and Jamaica share their stories of coming to the UK, and links are uncovered between Somerset Road, the jewellery trade, and the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution.
About Tony Robinson's Museum of Us
Sir Tony Robinson and an expert design team help groups of residents explore their own street's history, as they unearth surprising stories and hidden treasures.