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A former public library on the Lichfield Road at Aston Cross, Birmingham. It was opened in October 1903 from the Aston Manor Urban District Council.
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A Methodist Church in Kings Heath at the corner of School Road and Cambridge Road. The architect was William Hale, and the building dates to 1896. An extension of the 1887 church.
A little known public house in Aston. The Manor Tavern is located on the corner of Portland Street and Wainwright Street. It's not far from the Lichfield Road.
This feature is the start of what will grow into a selection of great trails you can take between Birmingham and Sutton. These can be enjoyed by foot or by cycle you choose.
The Aston Cross Clock Tower is located on an island between Lichfield Road and Rocky Lane in Aston. Dated to 1891, it was close to the site of the HP Sauce factory (now East End Foods).
The Five Ways Clock Tower is located between Calthorpe Road and Harborne Road in Edgbaston, near Five Ways Island. It dates to the late 19th century and is Grade II listed.
Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock was first installed in 1903 to commemorate Joseph Chamberlain's visit to South Africa in 1902-03. It was most recently fully restored during 2020-21.
Birmingham New Street Signal Box opened at a site on Brunel Street and Navigation Street in 1966. It was in continuous use until near the end of 2022. It was Grade II listed in 1995.
The Parkside Building was the first building to be built of Birmingham City University's Eastside Campus, between 2011 and 2013. Next to Millennium Point at Cardigan Street.
The Curzon Building was built at Birmingham City University's Eastside Campus between 2013 and 2015 at the corner of Cardigan Street and Curzon Street in Eastside.
The former Lock Keepers Cottage at 34 Belmont Row in Eastside, near the Digbeth Branch Canal. It might date to around 1891. More recently has Lucy McLauchlan street art on it.
Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute, also called EBRI was originally the Delicia Cinema in the Gosta Green area of Birmingham. It was converted in early 2010s.
The old Watertower at the former Hollymoor Hospital, built by Martin and Martin between 1896 and 1905. Hollymoor Hospital was built in 1900, but was closed by 1996.
The Horseshoe is a public house in Kings Heath on Alcester Road South. A canalside pub on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal.
Nechells is a neighbourhood of Birmingham. It has some great places to go and visit. With features and trails from community, let us introduce you to Nechells..
Aston University is one of the UK's leading universities and is located in Birmingham. It gained University Status in 1966, and was The Guardian University of the Year 2020.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital located in Edgbaston, close to the University of Birmingham, is a major, 1,215 bed, tertiary NHS and military hospital.
Church of God of Prophecy Nechells Outreach Centre is on Long Acre in Nechells, Birmingham. Built originally as a Presbyterian chapel in 1888-9.
The Freightliner terminal at Landor Street in the Vauxhall or Nechells area of Birmingham. You will most likely pass it on the train between Birmingham New Street and Coventry.
The White Tower is a public house, also called Moriarty's at Curzon Circle, on Lawley Middleway and Vauxhall Road near Nechells in Birmingham. It is opposite of Eastside.
Heartlands Academy is located on Great Francis Street in Vauxhall, Birmingham. It is now also an e-Act Academy.
The Lanchester Car Monument was made in 1995 by Tim Tolkien, to commemorate the work of Frederick William Lanchester. Located in Bloomsbury Park, near Oliver Street.
The old Bloomsbury Library, dates to 1892-93, built of pink terracotta in the classical style is on Nechells Parkway. Is now Rising Stars Daycare. A Grade II listed building.
Cromwell Junior & Infant School was originally the Cromwell Street School, built in 1889 by J A Cossins for the Birmingham School Board. The school is close to Bloomsbury Park.
A pocket park in Nechells called Hope Gardens between Aston Church Road and Nechells Park Road. Features a childrens play area and basketball court.
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