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ODEON Birmingham New Street opened as the Paramount Theatre in 1937. It was taken over by Odeon in 1942. For a period used for live concerts. It now has 8 screens and a Costa Coffee.
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The Electric opened in 1909 on Station Street opposite Birmingham New Street Station, and is believed to be the oldest working cinema in the country. Closed for good end of February 2024?
Warstone Lane Cemetery was founded in 1848 in Hockley, Birmingham (now within the Jewellery Quarter), between Warstone Lane, Vyse Street, Pitsford Street and Icknield Street.
Key Hill Cemetery is located in Hockley, Birmingham (now within the Jewellery Quarter), between Icknield Street, Key Hill and Key Hill Drive. Many famous Birmingham people are buried here.
The iconic 1920s James Cond print works building has been transformed into a sustainable (EPC A) construction training centre for University College Birmingham
Birmingham is a city of wonderful architecture and creativity, both modern and classic. This features shows just how well both come together in a city of growth and history.
The Silversmiths is a boutique development of 34 spacious loft style apartments spanning Vittoria & Unity Works.
Bradford Court Business Centre will embark on a bold new future with the creation of new extensions and refurbishments, providig additioanl office florospace.
The Rainbow was built in 1876 at 60 High Street Bordesley for Mitchells & Butlers in the Gothic Style. Recent years as Finders Keepers but now The Rainbow again with new owners.
The Pressworks is a stunning development of 48 apartments & a rear duplex mews house.
This is an amazing initiative involving students from South & City College engaged by Cordia Blackswan to record the sights around Great Hampton Street, Jewellery Quarter.
The Bartons Arms in Aston, Birmingham is one of the finest examples of Victorian pub architecture and has one of the most beautiful pub interiors in the country. Closed down in 2024.
The Memorial Cross - a Bournville Gem!
Lifford Hall is situated on Tunnel Lane near Lifford Reservoir in Lifford, Birmingham. Hidden away behind a gate, and dates to the early 17th century, with an 18th century watch tower (folly).
King Edward VI Aston School is one of the schools founded in 1883 of the Foundation of King Edward VI, but the only one to still be on it's original site near Aston Hall & Park.
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys was founded at Camp Hill in 1883. Shortly afterwards it was joined by the girls school. The schools relocated to Kings Heath in the mid to late 1950s.
King Edward VI Five Ways School was originally founded at Five Ways in 1883, but relocated to a site in Bartley Green in 1958 (near Bartley Reservoir), about 5 to 7 miles away.
King Edward's School was a boys grammar school founded at New Street in 1552, they moved to Edgbaston in 1936. King Edward VI High School for Girls founded 1883 and moved 1940.
St George's Church is situated at Westbourne Crescent in Edgbaston. Built in three phases from 1836 until 1885. Now Grade II listed. Noted for the architects Scoles, Edge and Chatwin.
A Grade II listed building in Harborne, built in 1907. It was formerly Harborne Fire Station, but now it is just flats or apartments. At Gordon Road near Rose Road in Harborne.
Situated in Camp Hill, Birmingham is the former Holy Trinity Church. Grade II listed, built 1820-22, designed by Francis Goodwin. Sadly it has been closed for decades.
The Brandwood Tunnel is on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal near Brandwood in South Birmingham (between Kings Heath & Kings Norton). It opened in 1802 and is over 300 metres long.
The Holliday Street Aqueduct is on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, and built in 1870. It is now close to The Mailbox, Arena Central and Gas Street Basin. Grade II listed.
Summerfield Police Station was a former police station on the Dudley Road in Summerfield, Birmingham, near Summerfield Park. They moved to Icknield Port Road.
The former Lloyds Bank building at 22a Great Hampton Street is being renovated by Cordia UK, specialists in the restoration of historic buildings.
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