Blakesley Hall is hosting a free exhibition of paintings of Yardley by the artist Florence Mare. They offer a fascinating glimpse into how Yardley looked in the 1920s and 1930s. Some of the images are instantly recognisable, such as Church Farm, which stands in the village today. For more information and opening times, see https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/exhibitions/florence-mare-a-record-of-yardley