The Queen's Arms (sometimes styled "The Queens Arms") is a Grade II listed public house in Birmingham, England, built c. 1870.[1] It is noted for the tiled art nouveau signage on its exterior, which was remodelled in 1901 to the designs of the architect, Joseph D. Ward for its then owners, Mitchells & Butlers.[1][2]
| Queen's Arms | |
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 The Queen's Arms in 2007 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Public house |
| Location | Jewellery Quarter, England |
| Coordinates | 52°29′01″N 1°54′24″W / 52.4836°N 1.9066°W |
| Completed | c. 1870 |
| Awards and prizes | Grade II listed |
The red brick building sits on the corner of Charlotte Street and Newhall Street, on the edge of the city's Jewellery Quarter.[1] It was given Grade II listed status in April 2004.[1]
In January 2024 a major refurbishment, following a change of ownership, was announced.[3]
Scenes for the BBC serial television drama Line of Duty were filmed in the pub.[4]
History edit
The public house was managed by the following tenants:
- 1911–1913 William Francis Robbins[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Historic England (29 April 2004). "Queens Arms Public House (1392799)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "History". Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ Bourke, Fionnuala (16 January 2024). "Historic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter pub set for £275,000 makeover & craft beer fans will be delighted". Birmingham World. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Line Of Duty". Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ Kelly's Directory of Birmingham