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The New Standard Works is an impressive and iconic four-storey Grade II listed factory on Vittoria Street in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter. The building is full of creativity, enterprise & heritage; its industrial past is reflected within the public area on the ground floor called The Hive, which includes an organic Café & Bakery, Heritage Lounge with exhibitions, Makers Studio and Gallery. Also in the building is Argent College, operated by Ruskin Mill Trust. 

The New Standard Works was derelict for 20 years before undergoing a massive make-over by Ruskin Mill Land Trust, which started in 2014. Work to develop new areas in the building is ongoing.

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  • Arthur - A Legend For Our Times

    Join us for a performance of a new imagining of King Arthur by Ruskin Mill Trust from esteemed playwright Peter Oswald. FREE Entry but booking is essential Hot food and refreshments available ( cash payments only)

  • The Bodging Project

    The Bodging Project

    The Hive are teaming up with local artist Chris Eckersley and the Craft Council to turn The Hive's gallery into a bustling woodworking workshop for four days!

  • Shakespeare - Everything to Everybody

    Shakespeare - Everything to Everybody

    The Hive is part of the Everything to Everybody project, which aims to bring Shakespeare to the people of Birmingham.

  • Verve Open Door - Poetry Open Mic Night

    Verve Open Door - Poetry Open Mic Night

    Verve Open Door is an open mic poetry event for all. The event is run monthly on the third Tuesday of every month.

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  • Hive Café and Bakery

    Hive Café and Bakery

    The Hive Café and Bakery provides a warm welcome in the heart of Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter, with delicious pastries, cake, bread and meals. Come and visit us and try our delicious coffee!

  • Café & Bakery

    Café & Bakery

    Visit our fabulous organic café and bakery, open Tuesday - Friday. Winner of a GOLD Visit England Award for Excellence 2020.

  • Plan your visit

    Plan your visit

    The International Festival of Glass takes place at venues across the Stourbridge Glass Quarter. Entry to all Festival venues is free, however some activities and events will have a charge.

  • Freeman Biodynamic Garden at High Riggs

    Freeman Biodynamic Garden at High Riggs

    Located in Stannington bordering the Peak District the Freeman Biodynamic Garden provides fruit and vegetables for Freeman College, Brantwood Specialist School and the Fusion Café.

  • Why we exist

    Why we exist

  • Our story

    Our story

    The seeds of Ruskin Mill Land Trust were sown in 1967 when Robin and Barbara Gordon transplanted their young sons Aonghus and Alisdair from the hothouse of the Ruskin Centre for Art Appreciation in Venice to the cold frame of a dilapidated former textile mill in Gloucestershire.

  • Vale Head Farm

    Vale Head Farm

    Vale Head Farm was an equestrian centre when we purchased it, and over the years hard work has seen it bloom into a beautiful biodynamic farm.

  • Merlin Theatre

    Merlin Theatre

    Transforming the Merlin Theatre has enriched the cultural life of Sheffield and provided cultural venue for Freeman College and Brantwood Specialist School..

  • British Glass Biennale 2019 - selected artists

    British Glass Biennale 2019 - selected artists

    The Ruskin Mill Land Trust, in association with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers, is delighted to announce the artists for the 2019 British Glass Biennale exhibition. Over two days an expert panel of judges chaired by Róisín de Buitléar and comprising of Dr Jane Cook, Monica Guggisberg, Angel Monzon, and Cathy Shankland, selected the very best of this year’s entries, all of which achieved a very high standard.

  • Fusion Cafe

    Fusion Cafe

    Located on Arundel Street the award winning Fusion Café provides a warm and happy atmosphere for many delighted customers. Praised by the Guardian as one of the best cafes in the North.

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This is the sister-charity of Ruskin Mill Trust, which offers independent education to young learners with complex needs.