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Grade II listed Murdoch and Pitman Chambers will be converted to a 28-bed hotel, as per its original 1890s usage. A 10-storey rear new build extension will provide an extra 128 bedrooms.
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Here, through features, galleries, maps and tours, we'd like to introduce you to some of the wonderful historic builds and architecture on show in and across Birmingham.
Art is great for the soul and mind! Enjoy this feature with our community of people with passion who love their art and love to showcase what's on show across their city for all to enjoy.
Here we'd like to introduce you to the wonders of Edinburgh through features, galleries and (to come) maps and tours.
Here we'd like to introduce you to the wonders of Leeds through features, galleries and (to come) maps and tours.
Here we'd like to introduce you to the wonders of Glasgow through features, galleries and (to come) maps and tours.
Let us introduce you to the creativity of Birmingham's architects and the wonderful modern architecture through features, galleries and maps and tours.
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. Various names and owners over the years.
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 Silversmiths, dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria in 1865, will be reanimated to deliver 34 new homes, a commercial unit, a new build, and three courtyards.
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.
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.
Enterprise Wharf is a new £30m addition to Birmingham Innovation Campus - the UK’s largest dedicated digital tech campus, home to over 170 businesses.
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.
Pool Meadow Bus Station was opened in Coventry City Centre in 1994 by the then Lord Mayor of Coventry. Now used by National Express buses and coaches. Close to Millennium Place.
Bournville College moved to Longbridge in 2011, on part of the former MG Rover car plant site (closed in 2005). Merged with South & City College Birmingham in 2017. Renamed in 2020.
Central St Michaels Sixth Form College (formerly Central Sixth Sandwell College) is on New Street in West Bromwich. It was a public arts venue The Public from 2008 to 2013.
The Cronehills Interchange Bridge is in West Bromwich, Sandwell, West Midlands. The footbridge was built over The Expressway from 2011-12. Also called The A41 Grade Separated Interchange.
The Precinct is part of the shopping centre in Coventry. Designed by the City Architect, Sir Donald Gibson, it was mostly complete in it's original form in 1955.
Holy Trinity Church in Coventry dates to the 12th century, and is the only medieval church in Coventry that is complete. It has one of the tallest non-cathedral spires in the UK.
The Council House in Coventry was built from 1913 to 1917, and faced in red sandstone, in the early Tudor style. Architects E. Garret and H.W. Simister of Birmingham.
Friars House is an 11 storey office block in Coventry City Centre on Manor House Drive. It is close to Junction Six of Coventry Ring Road and near Coventry Station.
The Flying Standard is situated at Trinity Street Square in Coventry. A JD Wetherspoon Free House named after a fondly remembered motor car made in Coventry from 1903 until the 1960s.
Broadgate is a Public Square in Coventry City Centre. A current square was opened in 1948 by Princess Elizabeth. The nearby Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre was opened in 1990 at Broadgate.
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