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This old paved path crosses an even older bridge over a canal in the Gas Street Basin in Birmingham. It is lumpy and bumpy and worn by millions of feet, many probably in clogs and iron shod boots on their way backwards and forwards to work.
MoreI really like the city of Birmingham, and even though I was leaving it after a wonderful weekend, I liked being in the heart of the place on the platform of the new New Street Station. The station was first built sometime between the 1840’s and 50’s to replace earlier stations which had served the town. […]
MoreAfter the fabulous weekend chasing the Mavericks from Manchester to Birmingham and having such a wonderful time, my friend Hannah sent me a selection of photos – wasn’t that kind of her! I had just the frame to fit them – they are not yet up on the wall but they will be when I’ve […]
MoreAfter a slightly traumatic arrival in Birmingham, trying to cope with changed road layouts, erroneous or missing street signs, expensive carparks… the usual problems with driving into a busy city, we arrived at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham to see the Transatlantic Sessions, with a sensational line up of the best in folk music from both […]
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Lois Elsden 