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Window Animations | Workers of the Roundhouse

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Workers of the Roundhouse is a playful look at some of the professions who were based at the Roundhouse (then known as Corporation Wharf) who were responsible for keeping the ‘The City of 1000 Trades’ ticking over.  

For this animated installation at the Roundhouse, Pickle Illustration created characterful illustrations focusing on four professions -lamplighters, stone breakers, blacksmiths and night soil workers. Working with animator Rosa Kennedy, Pickle’s illustrations have been brought to life, producing a snapshot of their daily lives. 

Against the backdrop of a historic site, these colourful animations provide a dynamic and engaging display for passers-by, showcasing the Roundhouse in a new way, and celebrating the cultural heritage that comes with it.

Visit the towpath outside the Roundhouse between 19:30 and 22:30 to see the animations. Find more information and a shorter, online version of the video here. 

Animation Details

Dates: From 14 September 2022

Times: 19:30 – 22:00

Suitable For: Anyone

Free to view from the towpath

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Update

The ‘Roundhouse Birmingham’ charity was set up in 2016 to care for the historic Grade II* listed Roundhouse building. Nine years on and the restored building is now used as office space and is home to a much-loved Italian restaurant.

Since 2021, the Roundhouse has also been a base for guided walks, kayak tours, boat trips and other activities. Whilst these have been well received, rising external costs mean this element of Roundhouse Birmingham is no longer providing the sustainable income we need to fund the ongoing care of this historic building. For this reason, we’ve made the difficult decision to close the leisure activity offer and visitor centre.

The office spaces will remain open as usual. Visitors can still access the site (see www.arenaltd.co.uk for opening hours) and Ristorante Caffe Arena will continue to welcome visitors.

We’re hugely proud of what the Roundhouse Birmingham team has achieved, and we’d also like to thank all of our visitors for their support. The trustees of Roundhouse Birmingham remain fully committed to caring for this important part of Birmingham’s heritage.

If you’ve already booked a tour, you’ll be contacted via email and the cost of your booking will be refunded. We apologise for any inconvenience.   

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