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Birmingham+Progressive+Synagogue+-+Culture%2c+history+and+faith
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Birmingham Progressive Synagogue - Culture, history and faith

A Liberal Jewish synagogue now on Bishopsgate Street in Westside, Birmingham, at Roseland Way. Formerly on Sheepcote Street where The Bank is now until 2006.

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Passions: History & heritage, Modern Architecture, Faith
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The+Alexandra+Theatre+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Alexandra Theatre - A Birmingham Gem!

The Alexandra is a theatre on Suffolk Street Queensway in Birmingham. Originally built in 1900-01. Original entrance on John Bright Street. Extended to Suffolk St in the 1960s.

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Passions: Art; Culture & creativity, Travel & tourism, Music & musicians, Classic Architecture
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Kings+Norton+Village+Green+-+A+Wonderful+Open+Space!
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Kings Norton Village Green - A Wonderful Open Space!

Kings Norton Village Green is on The Green, Kings Norton. Near Saint Nicolas Place and St Nicolas' Church. The Bulls Head is the main pub here. The Green is sometimes used for markets.

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Passions: Environment & green action, Green open spaces
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The+Burj%2c+Digbeth+-+250+Bradford+Street%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+Community
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The Burj, Digbeth - 250 Bradford Street, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

The Burj is an upcoming residential community set to introduce 160 one- and two-bedroom apartments (48/52%) to the street.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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Rowheath+Park+and+Rowheath+Pavillion%2c+Bournville+-+A+thriving+heart+of+community
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Rowheath Park and Rowheath Pavillion, Bournville - A thriving heart of community

Rowheath Park is located in Bournville, Birmingham. Between Selly Oak Road and Heath Road. The park has lake for fishing. Rowheath Pavilion was built in 1924 and is Grade II listed.

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Passions: Environment & green action, Green open spaces
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Lifford+Reservoir%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Lifford Reservoir, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Lifford Reservoir is situated on Tunnel Lane near Lifford Hall in Lifford near Kings Norton, Birmingham. Built in 1815 near the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. Fishing is permitted here.

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Passions: Environment & green action, Rivers, lakes & canals, Green open spaces
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Merecroft+Pool%2c+Kings+Norton+Nature+Reserve+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Merecroft Pool, Kings Norton Nature Reserve - A wonderful open space!

Coming soon!

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Passions: Environment & green action, Rivers, lakes & canals, Green open spaces
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Large+follies+to+small+garden+shell+grottos+-+Birmingham%27s+hidden+gems!
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Large follies to small garden shell grottos - Birmingham's hidden gems!

Cities can often throw up some magical historical gems and Birmingham is a great example. Here we look at follies and shell grottos that have survived the city's amazing growth.

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Passions: Classic Architecture
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260+Bradford+Street%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+Community
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260 Bradford Street, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

260 Bradford Street is to be re-developed with an exciting residential scheme of 131 new homes, two commercial units, and a landscaped pedestrian link.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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16fl+The+Five%2c+Ladywood+Middleway%2c+Leyburn+Road%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+Community
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16fl The Five, Ladywood Middleway, Leyburn Road, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

Breathing new life into a neglected site, 'The Five' will deliver 130 new apartments over 16 storeys, as well as providing rooftop amenity gardens.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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Stratford+House%2c+Highgate+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Stratford House, Highgate - A Birmingham Gem!

Stratford House is a Grade II* listed building on Stratford Place, between Moseley Road and New Moseley Road, and near Highgate Middleway. Built in 1601 for Ambrose and Bridget Rotton.

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Classic Architecture
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Hay+Hall%2c+Tyseley+-+A+hidden+Birmingham+Gem!
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Hay Hall, Tyseley - A hidden Birmingham Gem!

Hidden away around the corner from the tip in Tyseley is Hay Hall on Redfern Road. A Grade II listed building and a former sub-manor house of the Este family of Yardley.

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Cobb%27s+Engine+House+and+Chimney+-+an+Historical+Gem!
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Cobb's Engine House and Chimney - an Historical Gem!

Cobb's Engine House and Chimney in the Black Country is also known as the Windmill End Pumping Station and dates back to 1831. 

 

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Passions: History & heritage, Rivers, lakes & canals, Classic Architecture
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The+Netherton+Tunnel+-+a+Historic+Gem!
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The Netherton Tunnel - a Historic Gem!

The Netherton Tunnel is 2,776 metres long and it dates back to 1856.  It is located in the Netherton area of the Black Country.

 

 

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Bumble Hole - a Canal Gem!

Bumble Hole and Warrens Hall Nature Reserves are to be found in a stunning location in the Black Country where you can go back in time while enjoying bustling wildlife.

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Passions: History & heritage, Health & wellbeing, Sport & leisure, Transport, Environment & green action, Travel & tourism, Local services, Rivers, lakes & canals, Landscape architecture, Green open spaces
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Oasis+Southside%2c+Kent+Street%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+Community
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Oasis Southside, Kent Street, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

Oasis Southside will reanimate a tired site with 456 professionally managed rental homes, commercial & a new £1.1M public thoroughfare.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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Norton+Court%2c+116+Bradford+Street%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+Community
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Norton Court, 116 Bradford Street, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

Norton Court is a residential-led infill scheme of 38 one- and two-bedroom apartments & an office suite over six storeys.
 

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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Paradise+View%2c+28+Paradise+Street%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Construction+with+Community
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Paradise View, 28 Paradise Street, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Paradise View introduces 159 one- to three-bedroom apartments alongside a Budgens grocery store, a gym, and amenities aplenty.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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The+Valley+Parkway%2c+Bournville+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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The Valley Parkway, Bournville - A wonderful open space!

The Valley Parkway is situated in Bournville near Bournville Lane and Woodbrooke Road. Home of the Bournville Model Yacht & Powerboat Club.

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Passions: Environment & green action, Rivers, lakes & canals, Green open spaces
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43+Cliveland+Street%2c+Gun+Quarter%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Construction+with+Community
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43 Cliveland Street, Gun Quarter, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

43 Cliveland Street is a confident residential project of 20 apartments, with a vibrant ground floor commercial unit, and spacious terraces overlooking the canal.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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28fl+Enclave%3a+Birmingham%2c+Lower+Essex+Street%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+Community
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28fl Enclave: Birmingham, Lower Essex Street, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

Enclave: Birmingham is a modern 628 build-to-rent community coming soon to Southside.

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John+Cadbury+House%2c+190+Corporation+Street+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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John Cadbury House, 190 Corporation Street - A Birmingham Gem!

John Cadbury House offers an eco-friendly hybrid mix of office, retail, and social uses.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, Classic Architecture
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Faith%2c+history+and+culture+across+Birmingham+-+a+community+initiative
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Faith, history and culture across Birmingham - a community initiative

Together with community of all faiths and with access to Your Place Your Space digital tools including interactive maps, we're taking a look at inter-faith and collaborations. 

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SETL%2c+31+Lionel+Street%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+Community
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SETL, 31 Lionel Street, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

SETL is a newly built residential community comprising 102 apartments, an intimate rooftop garden, amenities, and two commercial spaces.

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The+Gem+Works%2c+37-42+Tenby+Street%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Construction+with+Community
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The Gem Works, 37-42 Tenby Street, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

The Gem Works is a four-storey residential and commercial development of 37 new homes and a manufacturing studio for a 200- year old Jewellery Quarter institution.
 

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