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Queens+Tavern+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Queens Tavern - A Birmingham Gem!

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+(Bennetts+Hill)+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Wellington (Bennetts Hill) - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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The Prince of Wales in Cambridge Street - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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The+Dean%2c+Methodist+Central+Hall+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Dean, Methodist Central Hall - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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Acocks Green Village Green - A wonderful open space!

The Green traffic islands at Acocks Green Village, where the Warwick Road passes through between Solihull & Birmingham. Joining to Shirley Road and Westley Road. Wonderful flower displays.

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Cathedral Place - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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The+Bull+-+A+Heritage+Inn+in+the+Gun+Quarter!
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The Bull - A Heritage Inn in the Gun Quarter!

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.

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Former+Queens+Hospital%2c+Bath+Row%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Construction+with+Community
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Former Queens Hospital, Bath Row, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

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.
 

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The Gunmakers Arms - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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Actress & Bishop, Jewellery Quarter - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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Boddington+Garden%2c+Sutton+Coldfield+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Boddington Garden, Sutton Coldfield - A wonderful open space!

Boddington Garden is situated on the Birmingham Road in Maney, Sutton Coldfield. The area was originally a driffold, which was used to impound stray animals. 

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Driffold+Gallery%2c+Sutton+Coldfield+-+Centres+of+art+with+community
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Driffold Gallery, Sutton Coldfield - Centres of art with community

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.

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Royal Cinema - A Sutton Coldfield Gem!

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.

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Samuel Heath and Sons Head Offices - A Birmingham Gem!

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. 

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Boulton%2c+Watt+%26+Murdoch+-+the+golden+boys+statue+in+Birmingham
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Boulton, Watt & Murdoch - the golden boys statue in Birmingham

The statue of Boulton, Watt & Murdoch was unveiled on Broad Street back in 1956 outside of the Register Office. Was in storage from August 2017 to April 2022. Now in Centenary Square.

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Hare+%26+Hounds%2c+Kings+Heath+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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Kings Heath Library - A Birmingham Gem!

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).

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The Kingsway, Kings Heath - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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Chapmans+Yard%2c+Upper+Gough+Street%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+Community
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Chapmans Yard, Upper Gough Street, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

Chapmans Yard is underway with the delivery of 111 apartments and duplexes across an 'i'-shaped seven-storey new build.

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The Guardian - The Bullring Bull

The Guardian by Laurence Broderick, is the world famous Bullring bull. One of the most photographed landmarks in the UK. He regularly gets dressed up for a variety of events.

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Statue of King Edward VII at Centenary Square

The statue of King Edward VII was sculpted by Albert Toft and dates to 1913. Was in Victoria Square until 1951, then Highgate Park until 2009. Restored and at Centenary Square from 2010.

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To+The+Future+-+an+abstract+sculpture+at+the+Queen+Elizabeth+Hospital+Birmingham
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To The Future - an abstract sculpture at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

To The Future is a 2013 abstract sculpture stainless steel outside of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham by the sculptor Richard Thornton, in the shape of a double helix.

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Mother+and+Child+-+a+statue+outside+of+the+Birmingham+Women%27s+Hospital
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Mother and Child - a statue outside of the Birmingham Women's Hospital

A statue made of Fiberglass and resin in 1999 by the sculptor Terry McDonald, located outside of the Birmingham Women's Hospital called Mother and Child.

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The+Good+Samaritan+-+a+bronze+statue+near+the+Queen+Elizabeth+Hospital+Birmingham
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The Good Samaritan - a bronze statue near the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

The Good Samaritan is a bronze statue presented to Selly Oak Hospital in 1963. Following the closure of the hospital, it was relocated in 2014 near the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

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Kings Heath - leisure opportunities

This feature covers the various leisure opportunites you can find in Kings Heath.

 

 

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