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Trails+connecting+Birmingham+and+Sandwell+-+enjoy!
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Trails connecting Birmingham and Sandwell - enjoy!

This project contains fascinating trails that connect Birmingham with Sandwell and Sandwell with Birmingham.  Go and explore by foot or by bike.  Enjoy!

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Passions: History & heritage, People & community, Rivers, lakes & canals
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West Bromwich - take a tour with us!

West Bromwich is a town within Sandwell. It has some great places to go and visit.  With features and trails from community, let us introduce you to West Bromwich. 

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Passions: History & heritage, Classic Architecture
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Wonderful trees across Birmingham and the West Midlands

This feature is devoted to a showcase of wonderful trees to be found across Birmingham and the West Midlands, particularly in its many great parks and green open spaces.

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Passions: Environment & green action
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Historic clock towers across Birmingham and the West Midlands

This feature is devoted to a showcase of the wonderful historic clock towers across Birmingham and the West Midlands that are available for people to go and enjoy.

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Birmingham's Theatreland - Enjoy!

As the UK's second city, you'd expect to find an array of theatres to choose from.  You won't be disappointed.  Take our feature and links to see what's on offer.

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Passions: Art; Culture & creativity, Modern Architecture, Classic Architecture
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Birmingham Gems Charity Calendar 2022 - Collect or Download & Print

This annual initiative involving people with Birmingham passion has become a firm favourite with people who live in Birmingham, work in Birmingham and love to visit the City. Enjoy yours!

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Passions: Civic pride, Photography, Environment & green action, People & community, Fundraising & charity
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Brookvale Academy, Aston Villa - Construction with Community

Brookvale Academy is a state-of-the-art Inner City facility for Aston Villa Football Club, just 600 yards from Villa Park.
 

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, Sport & leisure
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National Trust properties around the West Midlands region

This feature from our community looks at houses and gardens that you can visit in the West Midlands Region that are owned by the National Trust. Take a look, then go and visit.

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Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Environment & green action, Travel & tourism, People & community, Green open spaces, Classic Architecture
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BirminghamWeAre+-+for+people+who+are+passionate+about+Birmingham
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BirminghamWeAre - for people who are passionate about Birmingham

People with Passion in Birmingham care about their community and are passionate about making a difference and creating an impact - JOIN THEM.

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Parks+and+Open+Spaces+-+Birmingham+loves+them!
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Parks and Open Spaces - Birmingham loves them!

In and around Birmingham, there is so much to enjoy with great parks, open spaces, canals, nature and wildlife. There are so many spaces for people to visit and enjoy.

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Passions: Environment & green action, Green open spaces
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Canals in and around West Midlands - enjoy them!

The West Midlands is at the heart of Britain’s canal network. With hundreds of miles of canals to explore, it’s easy to see why so take our feature and enjoy!

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Passions: History & heritage, Environment & green action, Rivers, lakes & canals, Green travel
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Shirley Baptist Church - Culture, history and faith

Shirley Baptist Church is on the Stratford Road in Shirley, Solihull. It was built in 1910. The congregation has existed since 1797 and has moved site in 1845 then 1910.

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Passions: History & heritage, Classic Architecture, Faith
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Christ Church the Quinton - Culture, history and faith

Christ Church the Quinton is on Hagley Road West. The church was built in 1840, on land donated by George Lyttelton, 4th Baron Lyttelton. The architect was Richard Hussey

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Passions: History & heritage, Classic Architecture, Faith
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St Mary's Catholic Church, Harborne - Culture, history and faith

St Mary's is a Roman Catholic Church on Vivian Road in Harborne, Birmingham. Built from 1875 to 1877. The building was blessed in 1911 by the Bishop of Birmingham Edward Ilsley.

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Four Oaks Methodist Church - Culture, history and faith

Four Oaks Methodist Church was built from 1907 to 1908 by Crouch and Butler in mixed Perpendicular Gothic and Arts and Crafts style. It is close to Four Oaks Station.

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St James' Church Hill, Mere Green - Culture, history and faith

St James's Church Hill is in Mere Green, near Four Oaks in Sutton Coldfield. Was the Parish of St James before 1853, then Parish of Hill after that year. Built 1854-5 and 1906-08.

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All Saints' Church, Four Oaks - Culture, history and faith

All Saints' Church is located in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. A Grade II* Listed Building. Built from 1907 to 1909 by  E. F. Reynolds. Later additions 1954 - 1965.

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Emmanuel Church, Wylde Green - Culture, history and faith

Emmanuel Church is on the Birmingham Road in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, at Little Greens Lane. Built from 1909-26, by W.H. Bidlake. Grade II* listed building

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Wylde Green United Reformed Church - Culture, history and faith

Wylde Green United Reformed Church is on Highbridge Road in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield. Built in 1904 by Ingall & Son.

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Statue of William McGregor at Villa Park

The statue of William McGregor (1846 - 1911), designed by Sam Holland, and unveiled in 2009 at Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club.  Helped found the Football League.

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Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church - Culture, history and faith

Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church is located between Brassington Avenue and The Parade in Sutton Coldfield Town Centre. Built 1879-80. A spire was removed in 1960.
 

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Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church - Culture, history and faith

Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church was founded in 1908, they are currently located at Trinity Hill and Mill Street in Sutton Coldfield Town Centre.

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Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church - Culture, history and faith

Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church is on the South Parade just outside of Sutton Coldfield Town Centre. It was built in 1936 by George While with W. C. Moss of Crouch, Butler & Savage.

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Holy+Trinity+Parish+Church%2c+Sutton+Coldfield+-+Culture%2c+history+and+faith
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Holy Trinity Parish Church, Sutton Coldfield - Culture, history and faith

Holy Trinity Parish Church in Sutton Coldfield has a history going back 750 years. The first church dated to the 13th century, but the west tower dates to the 15th century. Grade I listed.

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Birmingham Buddhist Centre - Culture, history and faith

The Birmingham Buddhist Centre is on Park Road in Moseley, Birmingham. From 1952 until 1997 it was the New Synagogue, until they sold the building to the World Buddhist Order (Midlands).

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