• As Soundless as Shadows 2 by Carolyn Blake

    Introducing ‘Further Than Memory Can Reach’

    Artist Carolyn Blake’s exciting exhibition, ‘Further Than Memory Can Reach’, opens on 24 February in our top-floor gallery space. Carolyn has created a new collection of paintings, which take us on a journey around the grounds of Winterbourne House, from its creation to the present day. Along the way, we encounter the people who lived,

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    ‘A friendly place that hummed with life’: The Extra-Mural Department at Winterbourne

    Throughout its long history, Winterbourne has had several roles – from a family home to a rich resource for research and learning at the University of Birmingham. As the University celebrates its 125th anniversary, we are delving into these different roles. First up is the time when Winterbourne was home to University of Birmingham’s Extra-Mural

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    How to make a snowdrop kokedama

    If you’ve visited Winterbourne this month, you may have spotted our display of 125 hanging kokedamas along the Nut Walk, blooming with snowdrops. The installation forms part of the widespread celebrations across University of Birmingham, marking 125 years since the University was established by royal charter. If the display has inspired you to get creative

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