2001 following a service of dedication at St Martins Church on 9th December 2000 in honour of the 2241 civilians killed during enemy air raids on Birmingham between August 1940 and April 1943.

From an initial membership of thirteen the Association has grown steadily and is now a substantial voice in the fight for a proper and fitting memorial to the civilians killed.

An announcement was made recently concerning the campaign for a memorial to the 2241 victims of the air raids on Birmingham. We were initially negotiating with the council for a suitable site near St Martins in the Bull Ring to which the leader of the council Sir Albert Bore pledged his support during a Radio WM interview on the Ed Doolan programme with our chairman on 27th August 2002. A pledge which was later ratified by a full council meeting on 5th November 2002. It has now been agreed that the memorial will be sited in Edgbaston Street opposite to St Martin's in the Bull Ring. We hope to unveil the memorial in the Autumn of this year(2005).

The task of fundraising is now in hand and although some financial assistance will be given by Birmingham City Council, a considerable amount needs to be raised.
If you can help in any way, please contact us through our contacts page.

Our Patron- Alex Henshaw

Alex Henshaw, shown here with Winston Churchill, was the famous and renowned Chief Test Pilot for Spitfires at Castle Bromwich during the war years, and still holds the London –Cape-London flight record, which remains unbroken. We were deeply honoured by his presence at our memorial service on 12th October 2002 and at this years memorial held on 25th October 2003.

Our President- Carl Chinn MBE

Dr Carl Chinn. M.B.E. is a Professor Of Modern History & Community Historian at Birmingham University. He is well known and highly respected by Midlanders who listen to his daily BBC Radio WM programme which focuses on local history.

©2005 BARRA