Birmingham History - A visit to one of the most important factories in the world - where plastic was invented

Name: Birmingham History - A visit to one of the most important factories in the world - where plastic was invented
Uploaded: 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
Channel: Nick Dee
Description: Once a centre of industry and invention, Newhall Square has been redeveloped and now reveals a striking new chapter in the story of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. We take a closer look at one of the city’s newest and least-seen spaces.

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Jan 16, 2026 12:00 AMPublished Jan 16, 2026 12:00 AM

Updated Feb 9, 2026 1:34 PM

Once a centre of industry and invention, Newhall Square has been redeveloped and now reveals a striking new chapter in the story of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. We take a closer look at one of the city’s newest and least-seen spaces.

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