A Birmingham and Black Country thread for all things Brummie and Yam-Yam
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blossie33
trailer trash
I came across this article from 2017 quite by chance, it's about an architect who believes Birmingham has never made the most of it's interesting old buildings which I totally agree with.
www.bdonline.co.uk
Will Steven Spielberg wake Birmingham up to its own potential?
Ben Flatman meets a developer breathing new life into old buildings in a city not known for hanging on to its heritage
www.bdonline.co.uk
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
I used to go to Birmingham a lot as a kid (late 60s to mid 70s) My Aunty Bridget lived there , came over from Ireland in the 50s, it became a stopping off point for her siblings (she had 13 Inc my Dad) . Used to be very Irish there , I still go up occasionally, my cousin had his 25th Wedding anniversary do there a few years ago (They have since divorced) and another cousin was running an Irish club up there, she may still be doing so.
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
I went to the Jewelry Quarter a few years ago , had a meal in a fancy pants place there. Liked it.I came across this article from 2017 quite by chance, it's about an architect who believes Birmingham has never made the most of it's interesting old buildings which I totally agree with.
Will Steven Spielberg wake Birmingham up to its own potential?
Ben Flatman meets a developer breathing new life into old buildings in a city not known for hanging on to its heritage
blossie33
trailer trash
That architect's old building conversion in Princept Street, actually the old gun quarter not far from the jewellery quarter, has a flat for sale that I absolutely love! Full of character, 2 bedrooms and only £239,000
can you imagine what that would cost in London?!!If I didn't live in London's best borough
I would be very tempted to move back to Brum 
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
“Only” £239K for a two bed flat. The world has gone fucking insane.That architect's old building conversion in Princept Street, actually the old gun quarter not far from the jewellery quarter, has a flat for sale that I absolutely love! Full of character, 2 bedrooms and only £239,000
If I didn't live in London's best borough
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
It's not insane to us in that London tbf
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
That’s because London jumped the shark a long, long time ago.
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
Yep .
blossie33
trailer trash
I reckon it would cost three times as much in London - almost anywhere else seems cheap
BCBlues
Lend us a Twenner
Live updates - Air ambulance at Handsworth Park after man 'stabbed' Recap - Man stabbed in chest and leg in "targeted attack"
I saw this earlier flying over really low. It's getting relentless around here now, everyday theres a stabbing or shooting. Two the other week right outside the part of the hospital where they are doing the vaccines.
I saw this earlier flying over really low. It's getting relentless around here now, everyday theres a stabbing or shooting. Two the other week right outside the part of the hospital where they are doing the vaccines.
cybershot
Well-Known Member
A reminder the clean air zone kicks in on June 1st. May catch a few people out that may return to work after June 21st.
www.brumbreathes.co.uk
Brum Breathes Homepage
Brum Breathes supports the Clean Air Zone for Birmingham. The website has details of charging, exemptions and financial support.
www.brumbreathes.co.uk
Smokeandsteam
Working Class First
Anyone know anything about this? I have to say that if I lived in the Snett I'd be voting for them. Is this a new Party or a one man operation? Searching the internet does not reveal much information.
gawkrodger
Well-Known Member
Standing for the Black Country Party whoever they are. They've got 5 candidates standing.
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gawkrodger
Well-Known Member
Here is their online presence
and a Birmingham Mail piece from 2019, so not their first rodeo
www.birminghammail.co.uk
Given the drop in candidates standing, no posts on the twitter account for over 6 months and the website down, not convinced as to how active they are
and a Birmingham Mail piece from 2019, so not their first rodeo
Find out what the Black Country party is all about
The newly-formed party will be fielding 15 candidates across the Black Country in the upcoming local elections
Given the drop in candidates standing, no posts on the twitter account for over 6 months and the website down, not convinced as to how active they are
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discokermit
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doing some history ramblings, came across this great interview with a rope bumper maker from tipton, well funny.
player.bfi.org.uk
Watch Rope Maker - BFI Player
From the swan's neck to the cow's tail: rope making on the cut with Alf Langford.
player.bfi.org.uk
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BCBlues
Lend us a Twenner
doing some history ramblings, came across this great interview with a ropemaker from tipton, well funny.
Watch Rope Maker - BFI Player
From the swan's neck to the cow's tail: rope making on the cut with Alf Langford.
Brilliant
discokermit
Well-Known Member
set up a camera in west brom in 1902 and what do you get? fuckin about is what you get.
player.bfi.org.uk
Watch Comic Pictures in High Street, West Bromwich (1902) - BFI Player
Boisterous Edwardian lads jostle for a place in front of the camera in the West Midlands town.
player.bfi.org.uk
BCBlues
Lend us a Twenner
Calls to delay CAZ charges as tram system suspended in 'fault' fiasco Calls to delay CAZ charges as tram system suspended in 'fault' fiasco
I dont drive so the CAZ issue doesnt really affect me. This suspension of the metro does though, it's the safest cleanest form of public transport we have with regards to Covid. The pressure on buses today is going to be scary with this Delta variant increasing rapidly. Last thing we need right now is this.
A bit worrying also that they wont reveal what the actual fault is, why would they hide that info?
I dont drive so the CAZ issue doesnt really affect me. This suspension of the metro does though, it's the safest cleanest form of public transport we have with regards to Covid. The pressure on buses today is going to be scary with this Delta variant increasing rapidly. Last thing we need right now is this.
A bit worrying also that they wont reveal what the actual fault is, why would they hide that info?
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Cheaper buses on the way. £4/day, with a £15/week cap, all done automatically if you pay via contactless.
Bus fares in Brum and Black Country to become 'cheapest in country'
The cuts will come into force as soon as restrictions end next month
www.birminghammail.co.uk
BCBlues
Lend us a Twenner
Cheaper buses on the way. £4/day, with a £15/week cap, all done automatically if you pay via contactless.
Bus fares in Brum and Black Country to become 'cheapest in country'
The cuts will come into force as soon as restrictions end next monthwww.birminghammail.co.uk
The £15 cap for a week will be the real saver.
