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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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I love Birmingham.
I live in a town quite close to it
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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!
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Did anyone go to watch the Birmingham superprix?
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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.
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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!
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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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I have been to Villa Park on several occasions
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I hate the new Bullring , looks like a giant piece of bubblewrap painted silver .
The new Bull Ring is a lovely shopping centre and much better than the old 1960's one. |
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Does anyone know why the road opposite St Andrews stadium has been closed?
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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. |
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Anyone cycled down the new 'Cole Valley Cycle Route'?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
As you say though, it was badly needed. |
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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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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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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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