Founded in 1786 by Benjamin Woolfield, Deakin & Francis this is England’s oldest manufacturing jewellers. The Deakin & Francis factory remains in the same building today as it began in, dating back to the Industrial Revolution. While they are open to the public, they need 24 hours notice for security reasons as they are still a working factory. Appointments can be made through their website. (Photo - Google Maps)Founded in 1786 by Benjamin Woolfield, Deakin & Francis this is England’s oldest manufacturing jewellers. The Deakin & Francis factory remains in the same building today as it began in, dating back to the Industrial Revolution. While they are open to the public, they need 24 hours notice for security reasons as they are still a working factory. Appointments can be made through their website. (Photo - Google Maps)
Founded in 1786 by Benjamin Woolfield, Deakin & Francis this is England’s oldest manufacturing jewellers. The Deakin & Francis factory remains in the same building today as it began in, dating back to the Industrial Revolution. While they are open to the public, they need 24 hours notice for security reasons as they are still a working factory. Appointments can be made through their website. (Photo - Google Maps) | google maps

15 of the oldest Birmingham shops you can still visit today in chronological order

Here are 15 shops that have been around in Birmingham for a long time, in chronological order

The urban landscape of Birmingham is ever changing but some shops have weathered the tide of time and lasted through decades, and in some cases, centuries.

Birmingham residents fondly remember the shops on and off High Streets, that have come and gone, but this time, we tracked down the oldest surviving shops in the city. The city was the hub of innovation, craft and industry for a long period of time and businesses from long-gone eras still exist - if only we look for them.

From Birmingham city centre to the neighbourhoods, many local businesses have made it over time and are known for their unique products. Here are 15 shops that have been around in Birmingham for a long time, in chronological order:

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