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Lock Keepers Cottage on Belmont Row, 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.

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Passions: History & heritage, Rivers, lakes & canals, Classic Architecture
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Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute at Aston University - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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Hollymoor Hospital - a Northfield Architecture Gem!

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.

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The Horseshoe, Kings Heath - A Birmingham Gem!

The Horseshoe is a public house in Kings Heath on Alcester Road South. A canalside pub on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal.

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham - A Birmingham Gem!

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital located in Edgbaston, close to the University of Birmingham, is a major, 1,215 bed, tertiary NHS and military hospital.

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Passions: Health & wellbeing, Modern Architecture
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Church of God of Prophecy Nechells Outreach Centre

Church of God of Prophecy Nechells Outreach Centre is on Long Acre in Nechells, Birmingham. Built originally as a Presbyterian chapel in 1888-9.

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The White Tower, Vauxhall - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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Heartlands Academy

Heartlands Academy is located on Great Francis Street in Vauxhall, Birmingham. It is now also an e-Act Academy.

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Old Bloomsbury Library - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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Cromwell Junior & Infant School - A Birmingham Gem!

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.

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Dudley Zoo & Castle - A Dudley Gem!

Dudley Castle dates to as early as the 11th century and was in used until the 18th century. Dudley Zoo opened around the castle in 1937. Located at Castle Hill in Dudley.

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The Old Grammar School, Kings Norton - A Birmingham Gem!

A Grade II* listed 15th century building located in the grounds of St Nicolas' Church, Kings Norton. The Old Grammar School along with The Saracens Head won BBC Restoration in 2004.

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The Saracen's Head, Kings Norton - A Birmingham Gem!

The Saracen's Head was a late 15th century Tudor Merchant's House located in Kings Norton. The Grade II* listed building won BBC's Restoration in 2004 with The Old Grammar School.

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The Bulls Head, Kings Norton - A Birmingham Gem!

The Bulls Head is a public house on The Green in Kings Norton Village. It is near The Saracen's Head (Saint Nicolas' Place) and St Nicolas' Church.

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The+Church+of+The+Ascension%2c+Hall+Green+-+Culture%2c+History+and+Faith
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The Church of The Ascension, Hall Green - Culture, History and Faith

The Church of The Ascension is located in Hall Green at the corner of Fox Hollies Road and School Road. Grade II* listed building dating to around 1703-04. Built of red brick with stone.

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The Cotteridge Church - Culture, History & Faith

The Cotteridge Church is situated at Pershore Road South in Cotteridge, Birmingham. It has a history going back to 1903-4. But was a merger of three churches around 1980.

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St Anne's Church, Digbeth - Culture, History and Faith

St Anne's Church is a Roman Catholic Church on Alcester Street in Digbeth. Built 1883-84 by Albert Vicars. Part of the Irish Quarter, the building has been Grade II listed since 2021.

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The Other Place (The RSC) - A Stratford-upon-Avon Gem!

The Other Place is one of the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatres, located on Southern Lane in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. It opened back in 1974, and had a few renovations since.

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre - A Stratford-upon-Avon Gem!

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, including the Swan Theatre, is located on the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, and is the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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The Swan & Mitre, Aston - A Birmingham Gem!

A public house located in Aston on the Lichfield Road, it dates to 1898 and is Grade II listed. The Swan & Mitre is near Aston Station, but has been closed for many years and is for sale.

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The Britannia, Aston - A Birmingham Gem!

The Britannia was a public house on the Lichfield Road in Aston, built from 1898-1900 by Wood & Kendrick for Mitchells & Butlers Ltd. The pubs has been closed for years.

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Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of Theotokos and Saint Andrew - Culture, History and Faith

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of Theotokos and Saint Andrew is located on Summer Hill Terrace and Arthur Place in the Jewellery Quarter. Church building dates to 1873.

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Former Father Lopes' Chapel, Digbeth - A Birmingham Gem!

A former chapel in Digbeth, now near Digbeth Court Car Park. Was formerly St Edmunds' Boys' Home. Built 1913-14. By  Mansell & Mansell. Been unused for years.

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Wing Yip Superstore Birmingham

Wing Yip Superstore Birmingham is located on Thimble Mill Lane and Nechells Park Road in Nechells, Birmingham.  It is also the Headquarters of Wing Yip. A large Chinese supermarket.

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St+Joseph%27s+Church%2c+Nechells+-+Culture%2c+History+and+Faith
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St Joseph's Church, Nechells - Culture, History and Faith

St Joseph's Church is a Grade II listed building. Built in 1850 by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. On Long Acre in Nechells, Birmingham.

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