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Old 17-05-2013, 16:13
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The worlds most famous Brummie:

http://www.warehousenews.co.uk/wp-co...per+Carrot.jpg

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Old 17-05-2013, 16:32
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Spent a lot of time in Birmingham in the mid 90s and got a real fondness for it.

A million 'morning after the night before' breakfasts in Mr Egg or the Selly Sausage
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Old 17-05-2013, 17:02
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I love Birmingham.

I live in a town quite close to it
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Old 17-05-2013, 17:03
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Oh. I used to love going to the library to study............it was such a fascinating place with a real atmosphere, unlike many of the souless palces today. Was there one afternoon when there was a thunderstorm; it went very, very dark, and you could see the lightening flashing around the dome!
Sounds amazing
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Old 17-05-2013, 17:32
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Did anyone go to watch the Birmingham superprix?
I have been to Villa Park on several occasions
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Old 17-05-2013, 17:38
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When did the 'maglev' link stop, and I wonder why such a clever technology was discontinued. I'm sure it was still there recently, but not in use. I'd love to know why.
It's still in use but not sure what the technology behind it is. It's brilliant though, even if the music they play does get slightly annoying!
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Old 17-05-2013, 17:46
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It's still in use but not sure what the technology behind it is. It's brilliant though, even if the music they play does get slightly annoying!
Cable pull technology now I'm afraid, very boring.
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Old 17-05-2013, 18:11
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Old 17-05-2013, 18:19
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Here's a video from Birmingham city centre in 1964.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFGLNvBMmBo

The old Bullring was an eyesore. Thankfully they knocked it down and the city centre is much improved since then.

I hate the new Bullring , looks like a giant piece of bubblewrap painted silver .
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Old 17-05-2013, 19:20
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I have been to Villa Park on several occasions
My heart goes out to you, what an ordeal that must have been.
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Old 18-05-2013, 00:27
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I hate the new Bullring , looks like a giant piece of bubblewrap painted silver .
That's not the Bull Ring, that's Selfridges, which is just one shop!
The new Bull Ring is a lovely shopping centre and much better than the old 1960's one.
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Old 18-05-2013, 00:30
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Does anyone know why the road opposite St Andrews stadium has been closed?
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Old 18-05-2013, 11:53
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That's not the Bull Ring, that's Selfridges, which is just one shop!
The new Bull Ring is a lovely shopping centre and much better than the old 1960's one.
the bubblewrap covers more than Selfridges , besides its so massive it dominates the whole site .
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Old 04-06-2013, 19:27
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Anyone cycled down the new 'Cole Valley Cycle Route'?
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Old 04-06-2013, 21:33
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BBC Midlands Today will be recording again at Walkers Heath Park on Weds 5 June between 11:00 and 11:30.

Walkers Heath Park is one of the five pilot Active Parks.

They will be recording one of the many free activities provided in the park.

If you are local and enjoy tennis, please come down and give your support. Meeting at the courts.

Previous Midlands Today recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klnmnS4Xs50
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Old 04-06-2013, 23:03
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I was in Brum for the first time in over a year last week and I kept getting lost in the train station!
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Old 05-06-2013, 01:48
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Classic!!
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Old 05-06-2013, 08:57
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Spent a lot of time in Birmingham in the mid 90s and got a real fondness for it.

A million 'morning after the night before' breakfasts in Mr Egg or the Selly Sausage
Ha! That's a blast from the past . . "Eat like a king for £1"
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Old 05-06-2013, 08:59
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Spent a lot of time in Birmingham in the mid 90s and got a real fondness for it.

A million 'morning after the night before' breakfasts in Mr Egg or the Selly Sausage
The Selly Sausage is still here. I now live about half a mile from there.
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Old 05-06-2013, 09:01
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I was in Brum for the first time in over a year last week and I kept getting lost in the train station!
I arrived at the new New Street station last month and I had no idea that was gonna happen, I thought I was dreaming! I was soooo confused. But, hats off to them for expanding it nicely, it was desperately needed.
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Old 05-06-2013, 10:17
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Please show your support for Active Parks and get to Walkers Heath Park (Kings Norton / Druids Heath) by 11:00 today and get yourself on BBC Midlands Today too!
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Old 05-06-2013, 11:29
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I arrived at the new New Street station last month and I had no idea that was gonna happen, I thought I was dreaming! I was soooo confused. But, hats off to them for expanding it nicely, it was desperately needed.
I think my friends had mentioned it so I had a rough idea but it was still confusing.

As you say though, it was badly needed.
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Old 05-06-2013, 11:37
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Brum really is getting it's act together and getting ready for a bright future - New Street development, the airport runway extension, HS2 on it's way, changes to the NEC & NIA, expansion of the Mail Box. I love some of the radical architecture - Selfridges & The Cube stand out. As an adopted Silhillian I love the area. It's been 10 years this summer since I moved to the area and have no regrets.

My father-in-law is Brum born and bred and was in the music scene in the late 60's and early 70's. He and his mates used to go to all the gigs and hang out with some of the bands. One of his (girl) friends turned Mick Jagger down one night after a gig! They have some great stories although I'm convinced they're all true!
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Old 05-06-2013, 20:18
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Speaking as a proud Mancunian, I have found Birmingham centre to be a place of massive win each time I have been through.

That is all.
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Old 25-07-2013, 14:33
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Those of you who endured Birmingham in the 80s/90s, what was it like then? (of course, that was a 'bit before my time' )
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