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The+Floozie+in+the+Jacuzzi+in+Victoria+Square+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Floozie in the Jacuzzi in Victoria Square - A Birmingham Gem!

Located at the heart of Victoria Square is the Floozie in the Jacuzzi. Official name is River and Youth. Statues by Dhruva Mistry. Built between 1992 and 1994.

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Westley+Vale+Millennium+Green%2c+Acocks+Green+-+A+Wonderful+open+space!
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Westley Vale Millennium Green, Acocks Green - A Wonderful open space!

The Westley Vale Millennium Green is located in Acocks Green, Birmingham, not far from Acocks Green Station and the Grand Union Canal. A green space for the local community.

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Harborne+Walkway+-+a+former+railway+line+in+Birmingham
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Harborne Walkway - a former railway line in Birmingham

The Harborne Walkway is now a walking and cycling path from Harborne taking in Summerfield Park in Birmingham. It was formerly the Harborne Railway line which closed in 1963.

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Cadbury World and the Cadbury Family's association with Bournville and Birmingham

The Cadbury family's association with Birmingham dates back to 1824 when John Cadbury opened a grocer’s shop in Bull Street, Birmingham.  Take our feature to learn more.

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Birmingham's community supports its healthcare and NHS

Birmingham is rightly proud of its healthcare and does all it can to support the work of the NHS.  Take our feature produced with the help of University Hospitals Birmingham Charity.

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Vehicle hire schemes in Birmingham and the West Midlands

Previously we had Car2Go in 2013-14. Voi e-scooter's from 2020-23, and West Midlands Cycle Hire from 2021. Users need to have an app to unlock the vehicle they will hire.

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Dayus Square, Jewellery Quarter - A Birmingham Gem!

Dayus Square is located in the Jewellery Quarter. Originally called Albion Square. It was redeveloped in 2012 and named after local author Kathleen Dayus (1903 - 2003).

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The Colmore Business District, Birmingham

The Colmore Business District is located around Colmore Row and the various side streets. Historic Victorian era buildings. Also called the Colmore BID.

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Conventions at The NEC Birmingham

The National Exhibition Centre is used to stage a variety of shows over the years. Such as Destination Star Trek and MCM Birmingham Comic Con. BBC Gardeners World Live is a regular returnee.

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Acocks+Green+Recreation+Ground%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Acocks Green Recreation Ground, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Acocks Green Recreation Ground was one of several pieces of land donated to Yardley Rural District Council by the Yardley Charity Estates in October 1898.

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STEAMhouse+(previously+Belmont+Works)%2c+Eastside+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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STEAMhouse (previously Belmont Works), Eastside - A Birmingham Gem!

This restoration of the former Belmont Works building dating back to 1899 includes the construction of a 5-storey new-build element for Birmingham City University and STEAMhouse.

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The BT Tower - A Birmingham Gem!

The BT Tower is the tallest building in Birmingham. Completed in 1966. Located at 40 Lionel Street in the Jewellery Quarter.

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Orion Building, Birmingham, UK - City architecture

The Orion Building in Birmingham is a 90 metre high residential build located on Navigation Street, Birmingham. Completed in 2007, rooms are designed by fashion designer John Rocha.

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Three Brindleyplace, Birmingham, UK - Great architecture

Three Brindleyplace, part of the Argent development and completed in April 1998, is a unique build designed by Greek architects Demetri Porphyrios.

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Five Brindleyplace, Birmingham, UK - Great architecture

Five Brindleyplace is located in a prominent position in Central Square and is part of the Argent development at Brindleyplace. The majority of the build is leased by Deutsche Bank.

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Eleven Brindleyplace, Birmingham, UK - Great architecture

Eleven Brindleyplace is a 13-storey office building, designed by Glenn Howells Architects, and completed in 2009, as part of Argent's Brindleyplace development.

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The Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) - A City Gem!

The Birmingham REP, as it is commonly known, moved into its Centenary Square in 1971. Since then it has seen a number of refurbishments and extensions as the Square has developed.

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The International Convention Centre (The ICC Birmingham) - A City Gem!

The ICC, designed by Percy Thomas, is the city's major conference venue and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in June 1991. Located between Centenary Square and the Canalside.

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The+Wesleyan%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+City+architecture
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The Wesleyan, Birmingham, UK - City architecture

The Wesleyan is home to Wesleyan and General Assurance Society. It was built between 1988 to 1991 on the site of the former Gaumont Cinema.

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Introducing+Holiday+Inn+Express+(Arena+Central)%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+City+architecture
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Introducing Holiday Inn Express (Arena Central), Birmingham, UK - City architecture

This 250-bed Holiday Inn Express Hotel opened on the Arena Central site in 2017. This is the world famous TETRIS building. Next door to Crowne Plaza an ex Holiday Inn.

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Beetham+Tower+(Radisson+Blu+Hotel)%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+City+architecture
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Beetham Tower (Radisson Blu Hotel), Birmingham, UK - City architecture

Beetham Tower, home to Radisson Blu Hotel, is, at 400 ft, one of the tallest mixed-use towers in the City. A stunning fully glazed build, it is named after the developers Beetham.

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West Heath Park, Birmingham - A Wonderful open space!

West Heath Park is situated in West Heath, Birmingham, between Staple Lodge Road and Rednal Road.

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Arrow+Valley+Country+Park%2c+Redditch+-+A+Wonderful+open+space!
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Arrow Valley Country Park, Redditch - A Wonderful open space!

Arrow Valley Country Park is located in Redditch, Worcestershire.

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J.R.R. Tolkien and Birmingham

Between 1895 and 1911, author J.R.R. Tolkien lived in Birmingham. Many places across Birmingham were his inspiration for world famous novels The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

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The Golden Square, Jewellery Quarter - A Birmingham Gem!

The Golden Square is located between Vyse Street and Warstone Lane in the Jewellery Quarter.

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