geography of england – Page 5

Decision day on major 270ft tower hotel for Birmingham city centre

Original web page at Decision day on major 270ft tower hotel for Birmingham city centre Plans for a 26-storey hotel next to the revamped New Street Station and Grand Central shopping centre are set to be approved next week. The proposed Bloc hotel, in Hill Street – across the road from the new John Lewis…

Hampton by Hilton Birmingham City North

Original web page at Hampton by Hilton Birmingham City North Reviewed 2 days ago Good hotel located in urban location in the Jewellery quarter. Easy access to Birmingham’s attractions, 10 minutes walk to Brindley place and the Lord Clifden pub recommended in the good pub guide is within 5 minutes walk. Good value with continental…

John Lewis launches new initiative ‘Locally Made’ to enhance its support of local UK suppliers and manufacturers

Original web page at John Lewis launches new initiative ‘Locally Made’ to enhance its support of local UK suppliers and manufacturers The project will kick-start in John Lewis Leeds (opening 20 October 2016) which will stock over 120 products from 11 local Yorkshire suppliers including Masons Yorkshire Gin and the Harrogate Candle Company. All of…

Watch the moment violence spills on to railway tracks

Original web page at Watch the moment violence spills on to railway tracks One man was knocked unconscious and another ended up on the tracks British Transport Police released the footage in a bid to trace two men wanted over the violence, who later boarded a train to Wolverhampton. It happened at the Jewellery Quarter…

Wine firm minted after £1.5m funding deal leads to HQ move

Original web page at Wine firm minted after £1.5m funding deal leads to HQ move Birmingham Mint SOLIHULL-based wine merchants Budge Brands has selected one of Birmingham’s most famous industrial sites as the location of its new head office.The firm, brand owner of Premier Estates Wine, has purchased space at the Grade II Listed former…

Property to rent

Original web page at Property to rent Prev 1 of 8 Next Start slideshow Picture 2 Enlarge The Chamberlain Building is a 3 storey office building occupying one of the most prominent locations in the Jewellery Quarter. The building is a short walk from Birmingham City Centre, and Snow Hill and Jewellery Quarter train stations.…

Caroline Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Original web page at Caroline Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Property Description **REFURBISHED PERIOD BUILDING** Ground floor 1059 sq ft and Basement 1514.5 sq ft £20 per sq ft with discount on basement per sq ft Planning for coffee shop Refurbished space available in a desirable location close to Birmingham City Centre offering an upmarket location…

Bromsgrove residents urged to take on ‘Superhero’ press-up challenge for new Birmingham Children’s Hospital unit

Original web page at Bromsgrove residents urged to take on ‘Superhero’ press-up challenge for new Birmingham Children’s Hospital unit RESIDENTS, families, sports teams, community organisations and businesses across Bromsgrove, Rubery, South Birmingham and Droitwich are being urged to show off their ‘Superhero’ side and undertake a press-up challenge to help fund a new unit at…

Businesses call for Jewellery Quarter preservation

Original web page at Businesses call for Jewellery Quarter preservation Rising rental costs and "inappropriate development" could be putting the future of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter at risk, businesses and academics have warned. Birmingham Jewellery Quarter’s Industry Cluster (JQ-IC), which comprises companies based in the area and experts from Birmingham City University, has urged the…

The Gem of Birmingham – The Jewellery Quarter

Original web page at The Gem of Birmingham – The Jewellery Quarter The crown jewel of the city, located in the South of the Hockley area, is packed with jewellers. Actually, about 40% of all the jewelry of Britain is produced in this quarter! The area has more than 200 buildings and has been proposed…