Birmingham remains the chief centre of Britain’s light and medium industry and is still sometimes described as “the city of 1,001 different trades.” The key to its economic success was the diversity of its industrial base, though it has been principally concerned with the metal and engineering trades. Why is Birmingham important globally? Exportation used …
Sunsets in Birmingham City Centre The central areas on the hill near Colmore Row, Victoria Square and Centenary Square are nice at sunset. Coupled with the interesting architecture, these sometimes make for great photography subjects. St Philip’s Cathedral on Colmore Row is a great backdrop for when the sun goes down. Where is the best …
Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Birmingham Botanical Gardens From as early as late February sometimes, the treetops of Birmingham Botanical Gardens are dotted with pink blossoms – but by April and May they’re utterly laden with flowers. Are there cherry blossom trees in Alabama? Cherry Blossoms, or sakura, only bloom for a few weeks each year. In …
Witton Lakes is based around a pair of decommissioned drinking water reservoirs (previously known as Upper Witton Reservoir and Middle Witton Reservoir) which were completed in 1880. They are now maintained as leisure amenities and nature conservation areas for an abundance of species. How many lakes are there in Birmingham? There are 10 Birmingham lakes …
Birmingham has more than 8,000 acres of award-winning green spaces and parks – more than any other European city. How much public space is there in Birmingham? Birmingham has 591 parks and open spaces, totalling over 3,500 hectares (14 sq mi), more than any other equivalent sized European city. The centrepieces of Birmingham’s park system …
Distinctively, Birmingham only has small rivers flowing through it, mainly the River Tame and its tributaries River Rea and River Cole – one of the closest main rivers is the Severn, approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of the city centre. Which rivers flow through Birmingham? The River Cole runs from Birmingham through Coleshill, and …
There is an elevator inside “Vulcan” which leads to the observation tower which must have a fabulous view of the city. I only went to the visitor center (which houses the museum and gift shop) and that provided a breath taking panorama of Birmingham. Admission to the museum is nominal (I paid $5.50 as a …
Promoted Stories Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Electric Cinema Birmingham. Jewellery Quarter. MAC Birmingham. Mailbox. Repertory Theatre Birmingham. Ikon Gallery. JRR Tolkien. What can I do on a Sunday in Birmingham? Top Attractions in Birmingham Birmingham Back to Backs. 3,800. Historic Sites. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. 4,035. Art Museums. National Motorcycle Museum. 1,113. Speciality …
Birmingham Back to Backs. 3,800. Historic Sites. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. 4,036. Art Museums. Library of Birmingham. 3,790. Libraries. Villa Park Stadium Tour. 1,429. Arenas & Stadiums. Winterbourne House and Garden. 1,168. Birmingham Hippodrome. 3,474. West Midlands Police Museum. 220. Gas Street Basin. 1,174.
Nestled on the Edgbaston/Harborne border and with homes valued at an average of £1.88 million, Woodbourne Road is revealed as the most expensive street in Birmingham. What is the richest area in Birmingham? Edgbaston. The birthplace of the British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, Edgbaston has always been one of Birmingham’s more affluent suburbs. Today, it …
