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Each feature includes maps/trails, a gallery, links and contacts.

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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!
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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
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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
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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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Passions: History & heritage
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Birmingham%27s+Theatreland+-+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%c2%a0-+Collect+or+Download+%26+Print
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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%2c+Aston+Villa+-+Construction+with+Community
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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
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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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Passions: People & community
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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!
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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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BCN+Canal+Cottages+at+Kingston+Row
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BCN Canal Cottages at Kingston Row

These BCN original cottages are near to Cambrian Wharf at the start of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. 1-4 Kingston Row and 5 and 6 Kingston Row. Date to the 18th century. Grade II listed.

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Stryx+Gallery+in+the+Jewellery+Quarter
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Stryx Gallery in the Jewellery Quarter

Stryx Gallery will open on 13th April 2024 on 90 Vyse Street in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Led by two ladies called Anna Katarzyna Domejko and Karolina Korupczynska.

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Passions: Art; Culture & creativity
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Park+Regis+Birmingham+-+a+Modern+Architecture+Gem!
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Park Regis Birmingham - a Modern Architecture Gem!

Park Regis Hotel is located at Five Ways Island , at the west end of Broad Street. It was originally called Auchlineck House built 1961-62 and was extensively refurbished and re-clad in 2015.

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Passions: Modern Architecture
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Broadway+Residences+-+a+Classic+1970s+Architecture+Gem!
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Broadway Residences - a Classic 1970s Architecture Gem!

Broadway Residences is located at Five Ways Island , at the west end of Broad Street. Tesco was located here from 1977 to 2015. Built 1973-76. Renovated 2016.

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Passions: History & heritage, Classic Architecture
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Sea+Cadets+Boat+Station+
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Sea Cadets Boat Station

The Sea Cadets Boat Station is located at Edgbaston Reservoir. 

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Passions: People & community
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Community+Education+and+Development+Foundation+(CEDF)
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Community Education and Development Foundation (CEDF)

CEDF was established in 2002 to provide communities in the West Midlands greater access to education services. 

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Bhagwan Valmiki Ashram Centre

Bhagwan Valmik Ashram in Birmingham shares the teachings of Bhagwan Valmik Ji and supports community through its community centre.

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Hockley+Community+Vocational+College+
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Hockley Community Vocational College

This site and land is to be cleared for a new Kajans Women's Enterprise, including 52 apartments, and employment hub and workshiop units.  

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Passions: Education
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The+Community+Village+-+Hockley
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The Community Village - Hockley

The Community Village is a healthy and eco-friendly community set to redevelop an ex-industrial site. 

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Passions: Housing
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Heritage+buildings+(developed+and+with+potential)+-+Great+Hampton+Street
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Heritage buildings (developed and with potential) - Great Hampton Street

Great Hampton Street has a fascinating history.  Here we take a look at the many classic builds, some regenerated with care, others with great potential in the right hands. 

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Passions: Classic Architecture
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Bilston+Town+Hall
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Bilston Town Hall

Bilston Town Hall was built in 1872 to 1873 by the architects Bidlake and Lovatt. It housed the Town Hall and Library. Also offices here. A Grade II listed building.

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Passions: History & heritage, Classic Architecture
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Walsall+Central+Library+%26+Archives
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Walsall Central Library & Archives

Walsall Central Library & Archives, formerly Walsall Central Library & Museum is on Lichfield Street. The public library opened in 1905. The museum closed for good in 2015. 

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Memorial Bust to John Henry Carless VC

Outside of Walsall Central Library is the Memorial bust to John Henry Carless (1896 - 1917) by Robert Jackson. Was erected after WW1 in 1919. He was awarded the Victoria Cross after his death.

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Art; Culture & creativity
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St Philip Church, West Bromwich

St Philip Church is on Beeches Road, West Bromwich, next to King George V Primary School. A Grade II listed building, was built in 1899-1900 to the designs of Wood and Kendrick.

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