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Hotel+Du+Vin+(formerly+Birmingham+%26+Midland+Eye+Hospital)+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!+
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Hotel Du Vin (formerly Birmingham & Midland Eye Hospital) - A Birmingham Gem!

This is a truly wonderful building and a great example of how a landmark Victorian building built in 1823-24 can be sympathetically transformed into a 66 bed luxury boutique hotel.

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Passions: History & heritage, Classic Architecture
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The National Provincial Bank (Lost & Found) - A Birmingham Gem!

This magnificent Grade II listed building is to be found on Waterloo Street. It was designed and built between 1869-1870 by local Castle Bromwich architect, John Gibson. 

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Passions: History & heritage, Food & drink, Classic Architecture
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Birmingham & Midland Institute building - A Birmingham Gem!

In the heart of the city on Margaret Street is a wonderful architectural gem with connections to Charles Dickens and home to the first Birmingham Library.

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Passions: History & heritage, Classic Architecture
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Baskerville House - A Birmingham Gem!

Built in 1938 in the Art Deco style, Baskerville House, previously called the Civic Centre, is a former civic building in Centenary Square. The building is steeped in history.

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Classic Architecture
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Vision for Birmingham - Ladywood West

This feature has been set up to provide community with a digital space and collaborative environment in which to consider the vision and plans as they evolve for Ladywood West.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, People & community
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Shared vision for "Future of Birmingham"

This project has been established as an effective way of involving people who live and work in Birmingham in the future vision and subsequent plans for Birmingham as a city.

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Introducing Southside District and Southside BID

Southside District is often referred to as the cultural heart of Birmingham served by a unique mix of vibrant businesses keeping visitors and locals totally entertained.  

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Passions: Art; Culture & creativity
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Birmingham in lockdown - a collaboration with community

With amazing contributions from community, we take a look at what it is like to be in Birmingham during the lockdown.  Amazing photography, videos and creativity from amazing people.

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Passions: Art; Culture & creativity
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Curtis Gardens, Birmingham - A Wonderful open space!

Curtis Gardens is situated on the Fox Hollies Road in Acocks Green, Birmingham. Formerly the estate of Fox Hollies Hall (demolished in 1937).

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Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Environment & green action, Housing, People & community, Green open spaces
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Perry+Barr+Station+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Perry Barr Station - A Birmingham Gem!

Perry Barr Station originally opened in 1837 by the Grand Junction Railway. Rebuilt when line electrified in 1966. Closed for redevelopment from 2021-22 ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

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Passions: History & heritage, Construction & regeneration, Transport
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Birmingham - a City and Community on film! (a collection of videos and films)

This feature will grow to contain some great short films and videos about Birmingham, many created by people in community who love to share their passion for their city!  

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Passions: People & community
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Colmore Gate, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Colmore Gate [CG] proposes a series of interventions, resulting in a part 10, part 26 storey office and retail destination (99.3m).

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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Moseley+Street%2c+Cheapside%2c+Moseley+Road%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+community
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Moseley Street, Cheapside, Moseley Road, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with community

Moseley Street, spread across two new builds of five to eight storeys, is an innovative build-to-rent scheme in Digbeth.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration
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Lapworth+Museum+of+Geology+(University+of+Birmingham)+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Lapworth Museum of Geology (University of Birmingham) - A Birmingham Gem!

The Lapworth Museum of Geology is located at the University of Birmingham in the quadrangle, in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Contains dinosaur replica skeletons and fossils.

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Photography, Environment & green action, People & community
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Barber Institute of Fine Arts - A Birmingham Gem!

The world renowned Barber Institute of Fine Arts is located at the University of Birmingham in Edgbaston behind The Equestrian Statue of King George I.

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Art; Culture & creativity, Photography, Travel & tourism, People & community, Classic Architecture
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Messages of optimism and hope from community

Here we share positive and thoughtful messages from community that inspire and help as we all face up to the challenges as we battle the pandamic and the impact it has on us all.

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The Covid vaccination, Q&A and why we all must have it!

There are a lot of myths and pure lies about the vaccinations. Here, together with links to experts, posts and images you can share, we address the vaccination is so vital for us all!

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Raising community spirits during Covid - photography with community

This feature is all about lifting our spirits during Covid.  Whether you can get out or not enjoy this regularly updated selection of wonderful photography from people with passion.

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Passions: Photography
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Colmore Square - A Birmingham Gem!

Colmore Square is located in the middle of Colmore Circus Queensway between The Wesleyan and One Colmore Square. Between Steelhouse Lane and Colmore Row. The first Metro extension passes it.

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Passions: Photography, People & community, Modern Architecture, Landscape architecture, Squares and public spaces
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Millennium Point - A Birmingham Gem!

Millennium Point is a mixed used public venue. Home to Thinktank, Birmingham City University and Birmingham Metropolitan College. There used to be an IMAX cinema here. Opened in 2001.

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Passions: Photography, Travel & tourism, People & community, Modern Architecture
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Covid-19 in Birmingham - Q&A and updates

Your place for all the information you need on Covid in and across Birmingham.  This feature contains links, a gallery of downlable information and will grow to include regular posts.

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Rainbows%2c+Lasers+and+so+much+more+-+symbols+of+hope+and+community+solidarity!
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Rainbows, Lasers and so much more - symbols of hope and community solidarity!

Be insired and gain strength from the creativity shared across the city and generated by community as symbols of hope, messages of support or offered as thanks to our frontline heroes.

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Hairpin House, 230 Bradford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Hairpin House comprises 237 contemporary and stylish Build to Rent apartments - the first BTR offering in Digbeth.

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Air Ambulance in Birmingham

The Air Ambulance used to land at the helipad near Birmingham Childrens Hospital, as well as at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

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Passions: Health & wellbeing, Photography, People & community, Fundraising & charity
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17fl Fusion B1, Bristol Road, Birmingham, UK - Construction with Community

Fusion B1 is a purpose-built student accommodation development comprising 622 beds.

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