WW2 Tour explore the plants & fungi & how they were used during the war.

Walking Tour exploring the plants & fungi of the Jewellery Quarter how they were used in WW2

This walking tour will explore the plants and fungi of the Jewellery quarter how they were used in World WarII.
Join natural science curator Lukas Large for a fascinating in-person event as we delve into the history of the Jewellery Quarter during WW2 that had a huge impact on trade.

Plants previously imported for food, fibres and medicines were much more difficult to obtain and had to be substituted with local species. This led to a huge increase in foraging for useful wild plants.

The aftermath of the war gave a unique opportunity to local botanists to study the plants that sprung up on the bombed sites of the city. Leading to a new appreciation for the flora found in cities.

Discover the plants & fungi that played a crucial role during this time.

The tour will take place inside Warstone Lane cemetery, Vyse Street, near Pitsford Street.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the historical significance of these natural elements!

This event is part of the Friends WW2 events for Saturday 4 May.

The Friends will also be conducting interior catacomb tours that require booking separately.
The empty catacombs were used as Air Raid Shelters during WW2.
Tours of Warstone Lane cemetery underground interior catacomb tunnel
Tours of Key Hill cemetery interior catacomb chambers
ALL tours will leave from Warstone Lane cemetery burial information & sales stall.
Time slots to be added are 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Also joining the Friends will be BARRA- Birmingham Air Raid Remembrance Association who can assist with the names of civilians killed during the Birmingham Blitz.

Dont miss these events for one day only.

Friends website: www.fkwc.org