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The Queens Tavern was built from 1894-95 by James & Lister Lea at the corner of Essex Street and Inge Street in Southside. Now a pub in the Gay Village, with several name changes.
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The Wellington is at 37 Bennetts Hill. A Grade II listed public house building dating to 1868-70. A blue plaque is now here for William Haywood, who had offices in the building.
The Prince of Wales, a hugely popular traditional pub on Cambridge Street in the Westside dates back to 1854 and is a wonderful example of Birmingham's history and cultural heritage.
Methodist Central Hall is to become a 155 bedroom hotel, complete with a new three-storey extension to provide a flagship Sophie's restaurant and bar.
44 Waterloo Street was built around 1900-02 in the Perpendicular Gothic style. Birmingham Midshires until 2006, then Caffe Nero from 2009 until May 2022. San Carlo from Spring 2023.
The Bull is a heritage inn located in the Gun Quarter at Price Street and Loveday Street. It is said to date to circa 1800. A blue plaque by John Ashby details it's history.
The former Queen’s Hospital is to be reimagined with a new 31-storey PBSA build, two BTR blocks, and the conversion of two listed heritage assets.
The Gunmakers Arms is a Grade II listed building dating to 1820. Now an art venue with exhibitions of artists and photographs. At Bath Street and Little Shadwell Street.
The Actress & Bishop is a live music venue on Ludgate Hill in the Jewellery Quarter. A former jewellery workshop dating from the 19th century. It became a public house in 1998.
Driffold Gallery was established in 1983, and is now one of the best known art dealers and consultants in the country. Located on Birmingham Road in Maney, Sutton Coldfield.
Royal Cinema in Sutton Coldfield, was originally an Odeon, opening in 1936. An Art Deco building designed by Harry Weedon. Was Empire Cinemas from 2006 to 2023, but closed in 2020.
This wonderful build dating back to 1888 and designed by David Henry Ward is Grade II listed by Historic England for its architectural interest and high quality craftsmanship.
The Hare & Hounds is a musical pub at the corner of York Road and High Street in Kings Heath. Opened in 1907. UB40 had their first gig here in 1979.
Kings Heath Library was built in the year 1905 on the High Street, for the then King's Norton & Northfield Urban District Council (it became part of Birmingham from 1911).
The Kingsway was a cinema in Kings Heath from 1925 to 1980, then bingo hall until 2007. Arson in 2011, partial demolition in 2018. Was Outdoor at the Kingsway from 2020 to 2022.
A house on this site since the early 19th century, George Cadbury bought it in 1890. He and his wife Elizabeth lived here until their deaths in 1922 and 1951. House restored by 2021.
The former offices of the South Staffordshire Waterworks Company, built 1931-2 at 50 Sheepcote Street. Near Essington Street. Brasshouse Languages was here from 1985 to 2016.
All Saints Church is the parish church of Kings Heath located near Kings Heath Village Square and the Kings Heath High Street. It dates to 1859-60, and is Grade II listed.
Cass Art opened up there Birmingham art supplies shop on Corporation Street back in 2016. There moto is "Let's fill this town with artists". They were est in 1984.
Key Hill Urban Village is a major mixed-use development spread out over two separate plots & five buildings.
Acocks Green Station is on the Dorridge to Birmingham Snow Hill line. It originally opened in 1852. Currently two platforms on an island. It is between Solihull and Tyseley.
Hall Green Station is situated close to the Stratford Road in Hall Green, Birmingham. Was opened by the Great Western Railway in 1908. This is the closest station to Sarehole Mill.
Yardley Wood Station is on the Highfield Road between Yardley Wood and Hall Green in Birmingham. It was opened back in 1908. The station is close to three parts of the Shire Country Park.
Small Heath Station is on the Snow Hill Lines at Golden Hillock Road in Small Heath. The station originally opened in 1863. Used to be four platforms in use, but only two today.
The Bell is an 18th century public house on Old Church Road near St Peter's Church Harborne.
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