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Church+Street+Square+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Church Street Square - A Birmingham Gem!

Church Street Square opened in 2012 in the Colmore BID between Edmund St and Cornwall St.

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The Colmore Business District, Birmingham

The Colmore Business District is located around Colmore Row and the various side streets. Historic Victorian era buildings. Also called the Colmore BID.

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Historic demolished buildings in Birmingham

HS2 have demolished the Eagle & Tun, and a few years ago the Fox & Grapes. Other old buildings in the area have been reduced to rubble, such as Island House. Gone, but not forgotten!

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STEAMhouse+(previously+Belmont+Works)%2c+Eastside+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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STEAMhouse (previously Belmont Works), Eastside - A Birmingham Gem!

This restoration of the former Belmont Works building dating back to 1899 includes the construction of a 5-storey new-build element for Birmingham City University and STEAMhouse.

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The+BT+Tower+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The BT Tower - A Birmingham Gem!

The BT Tower is the tallest building in Birmingham. Completed in 1966. Located at 40 Lionel Street in the Jewellery Quarter.

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The+International+Convention+Centre+(The+ICC+Birmingham)+-+A+City+Gem!
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The International Convention Centre (The ICC Birmingham) - A City Gem!

The ICC, designed by Percy Thomas, is the city's major conference venue and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in June 1991. Located between Centenary Square and the Canalside.

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University+of+Birmingham+-+Joseph+Chamberlain+Memorial+Clock+Tower+known+as+%27Old+Joe%27
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University of Birmingham - Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower known as 'Old Joe'

'Old Joe' is the tallest free standing clock tower in the world, It is located in Chancellor's Court at the University of Birmingham and was built between 1900 and 1908.

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Newhall+Square+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Newhall Square - A Birmingham Gem!

Newhall Square is located on Newhall Street in the Jewellery Quarter near the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal.

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Birmingham+Museum+Collection+Centre+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Birmingham Museum Collection Centre - A Birmingham Gem!

The Birmingham Museum Collection Centre is a museum collection facility in Nechells, Birmingham on Dollman Street. Now run by the Birmingham Museums Trust (Birmingham City Council until 2012).

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Summerfield Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Summerfield Park is in Summerfield, Birmingham. Historic Park opened in 1876. End of the Harborne Walkway.

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Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park - A Birmingham Gem!

The Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Centre is situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham on the Pershore Road near Cannon Hill Park. It was formerly called the Birmingham Nature Centre until 2014.

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Birmingham+-+celebrating+our+history+and+heritage
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Birmingham - celebrating our history and heritage

A community-led digital space full of facts about Birmingham's wonderful history, hertage,art and culture.  All content supplied by our People with Passion.

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Rookery+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Rookery Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Rookery Park is situated in Erdington, Birmingham on Wood End Road.

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Oozells+Square%2c+Brindleyplace+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Oozells Square, Brindleyplace - A Birmingham Gem!

Oozells Square is a wonderful open space located in Brindleyplace, Birmingham. Home of the IKON Gallery, and at least three restaurants.

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St Paul's Square - A Birmingham Gem!

St Paul's Square is the only remaining Georgian square in Birmingham. It is situated in the Jewellery Quarter. The earliest buildings were completed by 1780. Also called Titty-Bottle Park.

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St+Martin%27s+Square%2c+Bullring+%26+Grand+Central+Birmingham+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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St Martin's Square, Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham - A Birmingham Gem!

St Martin's Square opened at the new Bullring in 2003 near the Grade II* listed church known as St Martin in the Bullring. The Spiceal Street development was built and opened in 2011.

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The+IKON+Gallery+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The IKON Gallery - A Birmingham Gem!

The IKON Art Gallery is an international acclaimed contemporary art venue located in the wonderful Oozells Square, Birmingham. The Gallery is in a Grade II listed building. Opened here 1997.

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The+Exchange+(former+Municipal+Bank)%2c+3+Centenary+Square+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Exchange (former Municipal Bank), 3 Centenary Square - A Birmingham Gem!

The Birmingham Municipal Bank was built from 1932-33. Later became a Trustee Savings Bank. By the time it closed in 2006 it was Lloyds TSB. Now The Exchange | University of Birmingham, 2021.

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Birmingham Town Hall - A Birmingham Gem!

Birmingham Town Hall is a Grade I listed building located in Victoria Square and Chamberlain Square. It is a concert hall and a venue for popular assemblies in the City.  

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Birmingham+Museum+%26+Art+Gallery+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - A Birmingham Gem!

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is situated in Chamberlain Square, and first opened in 1885. The gallery was extended in 1911, and is above the Council House. Home of Big Brum clocktower.

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Chamberlain Square - A Birmingham Gem!

Chamberlain Square is where a modern and thriving Birmingham connects with the City's amazing history and heritage. The square was completely redeveloped between 2016 and 2021.

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St+Thomas+Peace+Garden+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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St Thomas Peace Garden - A Birmingham Gem!

St Thomas' Peace Garden (the Peace Gardens) is a small public park, situated in Birmingham on Bath Row. The site of St Thomas's Church which was destroyed in the Blitz.

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The+Black+Country+Living+Museum+is+an+open-air+museum+of+rebuilt+historic+buildings+in+Dudley
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The Black Country Living Museum is an open-air museum of rebuilt historic buildings in Dudley

The Black Country Living Museum is an open-air museum of rebuilt historic buildings in situated in Dudley.

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Selly Manor (and Minworth Greaves) - Historic Gems in Bournville

Selly Manor is a timber framed building in Bournville. It was moved to its current site in 1916 by chocolate manufacturer and philanthropist George Cadbury. 

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Birmingham Council House - A Birmingham Gem!

The Birmingham Council House in Victoria Square is home to Birmingham City Council. The original building was built between 1874 and 1879 and is Grade II* listed.

 

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