The Grade II listed building was built by Great Western Company in 1876-77 to span a tunnel for the railway line between Moor St and Snow Hill. Sadly, the beautiful building sustained bomb damage in World War 2 and is now two floors shorter.
The arcade has been hosting regular markets for arts and crafts as well as playing host to eight artists over two weekends, as part of Birmingham Open Studios - an annual, city-wide art trail.
This year, the arcade is acting as one of this year’s main ‘hubs’ where several artists exhibit their work together.