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An account dedicated to pictures of the Second City (and occasionally surrounding areas). Contributions welcome!

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Lapworth Museum of Geology, Aston Webb Building, University of Birmingham. Reopened in 2016, the museum has occupied its current space since the 1920s and the origins of the museum date back to 1880. The museum is named in honour of the famous geologist, Charles Lapworth.

Lapworth Museum of Geology, Aston Webb Building, University of Birmingham.

Reopened in 2016, the museum has occupied its current space since the 1920s and the origins of the museum date back to 1880.

The museum is named in honour of the famous geologist, Charles Lapworth.
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There are definitely worse places to spend your Sunday evening... "The Open Arms", Warwick Castle, Warwick. In collaboration with Digbeth Dining Club. P.S. We were there early. Was plenty busy within an hour! Highly recommended.

There are definitely worse places to spend your Sunday evening...

"The Open Arms", Warwick Castle, Warwick. In collaboration with Digbeth Dining Club. 

P.S. We were there early. Was plenty busy within an hour! Highly recommended.
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Poynting Building, University of Birmingham. This impressive building houses the University of Birmingham's School of Physics and Astronomy. It is named after Professor John Henry Poynting, who determined the mass of the Earth in 1890 whilst first Professor at Birmingham.

Poynting Building, University of Birmingham.

This impressive building houses the University of Birmingham's School of Physics and Astronomy. 

It is named after Professor John Henry Poynting, who determined the mass of the Earth in 1890 whilst first Professor at Birmingham.
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No, the news coming out of Birmingham last night wasn't great. Our thoughts are with those affected and their families. No, your knuckle-dragging view of this great City has not been vindicated by a single incident. And, of course, yes - we still bloody love you, Brum.

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89-91 Cornwall Studios, Cornwall Street, Central Birmingham. This Grade II Listed building dates back to 1904 and was designed by Charles Edward Bateman, a man known for his preference for Arts & Crafts style designs. Today, the building comprises 26 studio apartments.

89-91 Cornwall Studios, Cornwall Street, Central Birmingham.

This Grade II Listed building dates back to 1904 and was designed by Charles Edward Bateman, a man known for his preference for Arts & Crafts style designs.

Today, the building comprises 26 studio apartments.
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Queen's College Chambers, Paradise Street, Birmingham. This former medical school was originally constructed in 1843-1845. While most of the College was demolished and reconstructed in the 70's, the Grade II Listed façade from 1904 remains standing opposite the Town Hall.

Queen's College Chambers, Paradise Street, Birmingham.

This former medical school was originally constructed in 1843-1845. While most of the College was demolished and reconstructed in the 70's, the Grade II Listed façade from 1904 remains standing opposite the Town Hall.
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One Centenary Square, Central Birmingham. This 11 storey building has been the official headquarters for HSBC HK since it was completed in 2018. However, the site itself was home to various buildings since the 18th century, including as the Eagle Iron Foundry until 1926.

One Centenary Square, Central Birmingham.

This 11 storey building has been the official headquarters for HSBC HK since it was completed in 2018. 

However, the site itself was home to various buildings since the 18th century, including as the Eagle Iron Foundry until 1926.
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28 Vittoria Street, Jewellery Quarter. Built in c.1859, this Grade II Listed building was used as a jewellery works. It is notable for its Gothic detailing which was unusual for workshops built in the 19th century. There are plans to convert the upper floors into three flats.

28 Vittoria Street, Jewellery Quarter.

Built in c.1859, this Grade II Listed building was used as a jewellery works. It is notable for its Gothic detailing which was unusual for workshops built in the 19th century. 

There are plans to convert the upper floors into three flats.
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"The Drop Forge", 6-10 Hockley Street and 93-94 Vyse Street, Jewellery Quarter. Made up of two impressive period buildings which were initially used as a forge workshop, the buildings were redeveloped into offices and a restaurant in 2006, the latter of which has since closed.

"The Drop Forge", 6-10 Hockley Street and 93-94 Vyse Street, Jewellery Quarter.

Made up of two impressive period buildings which were initially used as a forge workshop, the buildings were redeveloped into offices and a restaurant in 2006, the latter of which has since closed.
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53 Regent Place, Jewellery Quarter. Built in 1906 to operate as a paper warehouse and architect's offices, this Grade II Listed building with a beautiful terracotta entrance currently serves as the registered office for the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

53 Regent Place, Jewellery Quarter.

Built in 1906 to operate as a paper warehouse and architect's offices, this Grade II Listed building with a beautiful terracotta entrance currently serves as the registered office for the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
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The Flapper, Kingston Row, Birmingham Old Canal Line. Built in 1968 as "The Longboat", this pub was a famous local music venue. Its name was changed to The Flapper in 2007. It served its last pint on 4 January 2020 following several years of fierce opposition to its closure.

The Flapper, Kingston Row, Birmingham Old Canal Line.

Built in 1968 as "The Longboat", this pub was a famous local music venue. Its name was changed to The Flapper in 2007. 

It served its last pint on 4 January 2020 following several years of fierce opposition to its closure.
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The Shakespeare Inn, Summer Row, Jewellery Quarter. This glorious red-brick Victorian pub with its grand and distinctive arched windows is located on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter. Undoubtedly a rare gem, this pub forms one of Nicholson's largely traditional portfolio.

The Shakespeare Inn, Summer Row, Jewellery Quarter. 

This glorious red-brick Victorian pub with its grand and distinctive arched windows is located on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter. 

Undoubtedly a rare gem, this pub forms one of Nicholson's largely traditional portfolio.
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• Edmund Street • Light breaks through to illuminate just a slither of the architecture. The whole scene felt a little bit of NYC in the middle of Birmingham. #birmingham Brumpic

• Edmund Street •

Light breaks through to illuminate just a slither of the architecture. The whole scene felt a little bit of NYC in the middle of Birmingham.

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Today’s Birmingham tier 3 announcement is a huge blow for our hospitality businesses. If you can support your local independents, in any way, the time is now. Independent Birmingham have some great lists of what’s on offer, from gourmet takeaways to Christmas gift ideas 🙏🏻

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Heads up! Due to incoming T3 the Tilt gang are selling off all their beer today and tomorrow. It’s grab and go (obviously) and includes draft and fridge. Good luck to the boys - they’ve really struggled and I got one hope to see them reopen when possible ♥️

Heads up! Due to incoming T3 the <a href="/Tilt_Brum/">Tilt</a> gang are selling off all their beer today and tomorrow. It’s grab and go (obviously) and includes draft and fridge. Good luck to the boys - they’ve really struggled and I got one hope to see them reopen when possible ♥️
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68 Vittoria Street, Jewellery Quarter. Built in the late 19th century, this impressive Grade II Listed building is notable for its careful detailing and minimal alterations since its construction. It is now the home of 81 year old picture framing company Frank B Scragg & Co.

68 Vittoria Street, Jewellery Quarter.

Built in the late 19th century, this impressive Grade II Listed building is notable for its careful detailing and minimal alterations since its construction. 

It is now the home of 81 year old picture framing company Frank B Scragg &amp; Co.