Exhibition: icons & instigators

Exhibition: icons & instigators
From 14 March 2026 at 11:00 AM
To 15 March 2026 at 3:00 PM

This Women’s History Month, discover the stories of the women who helped shape Bournville. Icons & Instigators brings together five years of women's history research to spotlight ten inspiring local women and groups from the 20th century. 

The exhibition will be on display at the Rest House on Bournville Village Green for one weekend in March, then will be popping up in community spaces across the Bournville Village Trust.


Location

  • Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March 2026, 11am - 3pm @ the Rest House, Bournville village green 
  • 17th March to 31st March 2026. Spread across community buildings in the local area. Locations TBC. 
  • Tuesday 7th April 11am - 7pm @ Shenley Court Hall for Shenley Heritage Day. 

Admission
FREE, no booking required.


Accessibility
The exhibition takes place in the Rest House on Bournville Village Green which is wheelchair accessible. There are no toilet facilities onsite. If you wish to visit Selly Manor Museum, please check opening times and note that the house has steep stairs and uneven floors. You will find detailed information about accessibility on the Your visit section of our website. If you would like to know more or discuss accessibility then please call the Selly Manor Museum team on 0121 472 0199.