Apart from the many Jewellery retailers, manufacturers and associated Jewellery trades that make the quarter famous throughout the world, you maybe surprised to know that it also has a very diverse community of alternative businesses that make a vibrant urban village - which Birmingham hopes will soon result in it being awarded " World Heritage Status "     

A diverse range of niche businesses are hosted within square mile ( see directory ) ranging from Architects, Artists, Sculptors, Illustrators, Glaziers, Web,Graphic and Furniture Designers.