10 Facts About Digbeth

Digbeth was accessed by the Grand Union Canal and the Digbeth Branch Canal in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Industry that settled in Digbeth include the Birmingham Battery and Metal Company which moved to Selly Oak around 1876, and Typhoo Tea who had a factory on Bordesley Street which was in use from 1896 till 1978.

The River Rea once flowed unaffected by human development through Digbeth, cutting both the High Street and Floodgate Street in two.

Digbeth had an abundance of natural springs which were gradually built upon as industry moved into the area.

Digbeth was of importance in 19th century transport with many coaches and carriers terminating at inns there.

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Digbeth has two conservation areas: Digbeth, Deritend, and Bordesley High Streets Conservation Area and the Warwick Bar Conservation Area.

However, Digbeth is believed to have originally been called 'Duck's bath' in reflection of the water supply in the area.

In February 2022, Steven Knight, the creator of Digbeth-set television series Peaky Blinders, announced the development of the Digbeth Loc Studios, within the Warwick Bar area of the district.

Productions set to move to Digbeth include local broadcasts such as Midlands Today and BBC Radio WM, as well as national services Newsbeat and BBC Asian Network.

Digbeth has historically had very close links with the Irish community of Birmingham, and in recent years has increasingly been referred to as 'the Irish Quarter'.