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The+Grand+Hotel+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Grand Hotel - A Birmingham Gem!

The Grand Hotel on Colmore Row was built between 1875 and 1879 in the French Renaissance style, and has undergone major renovation. It is Grade II* listed building.

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Passions: History & heritage, Construction & regeneration, Travel & tourism, Classic Architecture
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Three+Arena+Central%2c+Birmingham+-+City+architecture
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Three Arena Central, Birmingham - City architecture

Three Arena Central with its geometric glass and metal facades will be a stunning complement to the Arena Central complex in an outstanding central business location.

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The+Roundhouse+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Roundhouse - A Birmingham Gem!

The Roundhouse is a 19th century canal-side stables and stores that has been transformed into a hub from which to explore the city 

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Trains+(past%2c+present+and+future)+in+Birmingham+and+West+Midlands
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Trains (past, present and future) in Birmingham and West Midlands

Birmingham & West Midlands Trains - With People with Passion we're building gallery & collection of posts looking at the past, present & future of the region's trains.

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The+Mercian%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Great+architecture
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The Mercian, Birmingham, UK - Great architecture

The Mercian is a 42 storey (132m) mixed-use development due for completion in June 2022.  It is a stunning build that has totally influenced the city skyline. 

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Birmingham+Smithfield%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+Placemaking+with+Community
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Birmingham Smithfield, Birmingham, UK - Placemaking with Community

Birmingham Smithfield is a £1.9bn city quarter set to be crafted into a sustainable and buzzing residential, leisure and entertainment district.

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Birmingham+Cathedral+(Cathedral+Church+of+St+Philip)+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Birmingham Cathedral (Cathedral Church of St Philip) - A Birmingham Gem!

Designed by Thomas Archer, St Philip's was built between 1711 and 1715 and is the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. Take the link for more on this Birmingham Gem. 

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Classic Architecture, Faith
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Heritage+Trains+across+the+West+Midlands+-+protecting+our+wonderful+history!
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Heritage Trains across the West Midlands - protecting our wonderful history!

Here we feature the locomotives and trains of the past and why its so important to protect them and promote the great work of those who help protect them for us all to enjoy. 

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Aston+Hall+%26+Park+-+a+Birmingham+Gem!
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Aston Hall & Park - a Birmingham Gem!

Aston Hall and Aston Park can be found in the heart of Aston and is host to many community events. The house is Grade I listed and the Park is recognised with a Green Flag award.

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Blakesley+Hall+-+a+historic+gem+in+Yardley%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK
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Blakesley Hall - a historic gem in Yardley, Birmingham, UK

Blakesley Hall is a timber framed farmhouse built in the 16th Century for Richard Smallbroke. Take the link for more from our People with Passion on this historic gem.

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Highbury+Hall+-+a+historic+gem+in+Birmingham!
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Highbury Hall - a historic gem in Birmingham!

Highbury Hall is Grade II* listed building built for Joseph Chamberlain in 1879. Take the link for more from our People with Passion on this historic gem.

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Highbury+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Highbury Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Highbury Park is a beautiful open green space, is home to a variety of wildlife and plant species and has the largest variety of trees of any park in Birmingham.

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Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Environment & green action, People & community, Rivers, lakes & canals, Green open spaces
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Sarehole+Mill+-+a+historic+gem+in+Hall+Green%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK
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Sarehole Mill - a historic gem in Hall Green, Birmingham, UK

Sarehole Mill located on the Hall Green/Moseley border was built in 1771. The original Mill was built in 1542. Take the link for more from our People with Passion on this historic gem. 

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Soho+House+-+a+historic+gem+in+Handsworth%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK
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Soho House - a historic gem in Handsworth, Birmingham, UK

Soho House, a museum since 1995 was the home of Matthew Boulton from 1766 till his death in 1809. Take the link for more from our People with Passion on this historic gem.

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Great+architecture+reflected+in+great+creative+photography+-+stunning!
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Great architecture reflected in great creative photography - stunning!

Take a tour of the amazing creativity of our people with passion who use photography to highlight the wonderful shapes, angles and features of stunning architecture. 

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Passions: Modern Architecture
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103+Colmore+Row%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+A+Gem+of+a+building!
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103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, UK - A Gem of a building!

103 Colmore Row in Birmingham is a 223,631 sq ft office tower, with 7,665 sq ft of restaurant space on the ground and top floors. Take our feature for the story of this impressive build.

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Kings+Heath+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Kings Heath Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Kings Heath Park is situated on Vicarage Road in Kings Heath next to King Edward VI Camp Hill Schools. A short walk away from the Kings Heath High Street.

 

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Birmingham+-+places+and+people+help+shape+a+great+city!
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Birmingham - places and people help shape a great city!

Birmingham, a city in a period of major growth, is a great example of how a large urban space can develop with people and community at its heart and very much involved in its future. 

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Two+Chamberlain+Square%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+City+architecture
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Two Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, UK - City architecture

Two Chamberlain Square is a build for commercial use that includes 183,000 sq.ft of grade A offices over 8 floors. There will also be 2,780 to 4,310 sq. ft of retail units available.

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Showcasing+the+University+of+Birmingham+-+Brummie+Gems+
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Showcasing the University of Birmingham - Brummie Gems

A collection of photography showcasing the University of Birmingham.

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Birmingham+Pride+through+the+Years
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Birmingham Pride through the Years

Great annual celebration held in Birmingham - let's share the fun with photography from our People with Passion. 

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Passions: Art; Culture & creativity, Photography, Travel & tourism, People & community, Music & musicians
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The+Birmingham+Botanical+Gardens+%26+Glasshouses%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+A+City+Gem!
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The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, Birmingham, UK - A City Gem!

With wonderful gardens, stunning glasshouses, tropical rainforest and so much for people to enjoy, the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham is most definitely a City Gem!  Enjoy! 

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Introducing+The+Jewellery+Quarter
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Introducing The Jewellery Quarter

The Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham is a magnet for people living in Birmingham, working in Birmingham and visiting the City. Let us give you a community led guided tour of JQ.

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Birmingham%27s+ever+changing+and+growing+skyline+
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Birmingham's ever changing and growing skyline

With the help of our community we continue to build and grow our feature on Birmingham's ever changing skyline. Enjoy our feature!

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St+Patrick%27s+Festival+celebrations+in+Birmingham
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St Patrick's Festival celebrations in Birmingham

Before, during and after - with our Community of Passion, we share the build up and the celebrations as they happen across Birmingham.

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