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Lady’s Guide to 24 Hours in Birmingham
Original web page at Lady’s Guide to 24 Hours in Birmingham As a Londoner, it’s easy to forget there’s an England outside the capital. London has so much going on I could stay here forever and never get bored. But that’s no excuse to limit my exploration to the confines of the M25, so I’m…
Read MoreYour JQ – keep it clean!
Original web page at Your JQ – keep it clean! Fed up with litter? We are too! We are asking local businesses and residents to spare a little of your time to volunteer with us, the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID), to pick up the litter across Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. We will provide bin…
Read MoreAna Rocha, Birmingham
Original web page at Ana Rocha, Birmingham I Drink to Make Art more Interesting Peruse a decent cocktail selection whilst eyeing up the decor at the funky gallery/ bar Ana Rocha Situated in a Victorian era Grade II listed building and former factory in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter at 48 Frederick Street is Ana Rocha Bar…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter chocolatiers gaining the taste for new flavours
Original web page at Jewellery Quarter chocolatiers gaining the taste for new flavours In the week of what would have been Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday, we learned that the inspiration of one of the best childhood books Charlie and the Chocolate Factory took place in our very own city and the book is in fact…
Read More15 things you only know if you’ve moved to Birmingham from London
Original web page at 15 things you only know if you’ve moved to Birmingham from London Video loading 1. Going out is not as cheap as you’d expect London is apparently the most expensive city in the world so you could be forgiven for imagining Birmingham as a paradise where a round of drinks come…
Read MoreRare suffragette bravery medal from 1912 on show at Te Papa
Original web page at Rare suffragette bravery medal from 1912 on show at Te Papa Press Release – Te Papa Women’s Social and Political Union Medal for Valour, 1912, England, by Toye & Co.. Purchased 2016. CC BY-NC-ND licence. Te Papa (GH024772) A rare bravery medal awarded to New Zealander Frances Parker in 1912 has…
Read More9. Luxury 1 bed close to city in Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at 9. Luxury 1 bed close to city in Jewellery Quarter My place is close to Birmingham City Center, in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewllery Quarter.The location is family-friendly, there are lots of activities,a good nightlife, public transport, bus, mainline train and metro are all within walking distance. You’ll love my…
Read MoreFilming starts on Citizen Khan
Original web page at Filming starts on Citizen Khan Filming starts on Citizen Khan © BBC Filming has started on series five of Citizen Khan in Birmingham. Scenes have been shot it the character’s home area of Sparkhill, inside Edgbaston Cricket Ground and at the historic Jewellery Quarter where the crew recreated a scene from…
Read More‘Where the magic happens’ – belting beers being produced by Indian Brewery Company in Great Barr
Original web page at ‘Where the magic happens’ – belting beers being produced by Indian Brewery Company in Great Barr The Indian Brewery Company are marrying their two passions: beer and Birmingham. Right: their flagship lager and above: Jay Purewal and Michael Walsh. Comments (0) The storm on Tuesday afternoon wasn’t the only thing brewing…
Read MoreThe tastiest looking street food traders in Birmingham
Original web page at The tastiest looking street food traders in Birmingham Baked in Brick street food vendor Birmingham’s street food scene is booming. The city is about to welcome the British Street Food Awards for the first time this weekend and we are soon to see a permanent street food site set up near…
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