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The Blue Orange Theatre is one of the newest theatres in Birmingham, having only opened in 2011, It can be found on Great Hampton Street, Hockley (Jewellery Quarter).
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The Old Joint Stock is situated on Temple Row West in the Colmore Business District. Built as the Birmingham Joint Stock Bank in 1864, architect J A Chatwin. Pub from 1997.
The Wellington Hotel is situated at the corner of Bromsgrove Street with Bristol Street in Southside, Birmingham. With origins dating to 1792 / 1818. The pub closed from 2019 to 2021.
National Express opened Birmingham Coach Station in 2009, on the site of what was previously Digbeth Coach Station until 2007. Originally opened in 1929 as a bus depot for Midland Red.
The Crescent Theatre is currently situated on Sheepcote Street at Brindleyplace (from 1997). It is one of the oldest theatre companies in the City. They begun as the Municipal Players in 1924.
The Old Rep Theatre is situated on Station Street in Birmingham and opened in 1913. Founded by Sir Barry Jackson. It was the home of the original Birmingham Repertory Theatre until 1971.
ODEON Birmingham New Street opened as the Paramount Theatre in 1937. It was taken over by Odeon in 1942. For a period used for live concerts. It now has 8 screens and a Costa Coffee.
This feature is to showcase photography taken from the Library of Birmingham by community enthusiasts and visitors.
The Electric opened in 1909 on Station Street opposite Birmingham New Street Station, and is believed to be the oldest working cinema in the country. Closed for good end of February 2024?
Warstone Lane Cemetery was founded in 1848 in Hockley, Birmingham (now within the Jewellery Quarter), between Warstone Lane, Vyse Street, Pitsford Street and Icknield Street.
Key Hill Cemetery is located in Hockley, Birmingham (now within the Jewellery Quarter), between Icknield Street, Key Hill and Key Hill Drive. Many famous Birmingham people are buried here.
The iconic 1920s James Cond print works building has been transformed into a sustainable (EPC A) construction training centre for University College Birmingham
Signs are being put up at railway stations around Birmingham. Starting with Hall Green, which was unveiled by UB40 at the end of November 2021.
We want to see you explore Lozells and discover untold stories by yourself or with your friends & families.
Cordia Blackswan, their partners and community are keen to celebrate a wonderful shared vision and a great future for an area of Birmingham that is steeped in history.
Birmingham is a city of wonderful architecture and creativity, both modern and classic. This features shows just how well both come together in a city of growth and history.
The Rainbow was built in 1876 at 60 High Street Bordesley for Mitchells & Butlers in the Gothic Style. Recent years as Finders Keepers but now The Rainbow again with new owners.
The Pressworks is a stunning development of 48 apartments & a rear duplex mews house.
Tudor Grange is a large suburban house in Solihull, next to Solihull College on the Blossomfield Road. It was built in 1887 for Alfred Lovekin and later home of Sir Alfred Bird.
The name of the family so long connected with this area is now preserved in Adderley Park, Birmingham's oldest public park. It is close to the West Coast Mainline station of the same name.
Perry Hall Park is in Perry Barr, Birmingham. The park was formerly the site of Perry Hall, the home of the Gough Family. It was demolished in 1927.
Small Heath, which has been settled and used since Roman times, sits on top of a small hill. Located on the Coventry Road on the number 60 bus route from National Express West Midlands.
This is an amazing initiative involving students from South & City College engaged by Cordia Blackswan to record the sights around Great Hampton Street, Jewellery Quarter.
The Bartons Arms in Aston, Birmingham is one of the finest examples of Victorian pub architecture and has one of the most beautiful pub interiors in the country. Closed down in 2024.
Gilder's Yard is a build-to-rent development of 157 apartments alongside a host of high-quality amenities & 10,000K SF of commercial.
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