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The+IKON+Gallery+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The IKON Gallery - A Birmingham Gem!

The IKON Art Gallery is an international acclaimed contemporary art venue located in the wonderful Oozells Square, Birmingham. The Gallery is in a Grade II listed building. Opened here 1997.

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Selly+Park+Recreation+Ground%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Selly Park Recreation Ground, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Selly Park (Recreation Ground) is named after the parkland that was originally associated with Selly Hall. It is also called Selly Hill Park.

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Handsworth+Park%2c+Birmingham++-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Handsworth Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Handsworth Park is a lovely open space comprising 63 acres of landscaped grass slopes, including a large boating lake and a smaller pond fed by the Farcroft and Grove Brooks.

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Introducing+The+School+of+Art+(Birmingham+City+University)%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK
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Introducing The School of Art (Birmingham City University), Birmingham, UK

Here we feature the beautiful terracotta building in Margaret's Street, Birmingham, home to Birmingham City University's School of Art.

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Birmingham Gems 2020 calendar for charity

Our 2020 calendar is in aid of Birmingham Museums Trust. The production of the calendar is funded by our generous sponsors with content from Birmingham's People with Passion.

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Alpha+Tower%2c+Arena+Central%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+City+architecture
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Alpha Tower, Arena Central, Birmingham, UK - City architecture

Alpha Tower is a Grade II listed office building and according to English Heritage “.... is one of the most aesthetically successful office buildings in Birmingham ...".

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The+Exchange+(former+Municipal+Bank)%2c+3+Centenary+Square+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Exchange (former Municipal Bank), 3 Centenary Square - A Birmingham Gem!

The Birmingham Municipal Bank was built from 1932-33. Later became a Trustee Savings Bank. By the time it closed in 2006 it was Lloyds TSB. Now The Exchange | University of Birmingham, 2021.

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Birmingham+Town+Hall+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Birmingham Town Hall - A Birmingham Gem!

Birmingham Town Hall is a Grade I listed building located in Victoria Square and Chamberlain Square. It is a concert hall and a venue for popular assemblies in the City.  

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Birmingham+Museum+%26+Art+Gallery+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - A Birmingham Gem!

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is situated in Chamberlain Square, and first opened in 1885. The gallery was extended in 1911, and is above the Council House. Home of Big Brum clocktower.

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Chamberlain+Square+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Chamberlain Square - A Birmingham Gem!

Chamberlain Square is where a modern and thriving Birmingham connects with the City's amazing history and heritage. The square was completely redeveloped between 2016 and 2021.

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Salford+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Salford Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Salford Park is home to Aston Reservoir, and is situated in Aston, Birmingham on the Lichfield Road near Spaghetti Junction, where the A38(M) meets the M6 motorway.

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Elmdon+Park%2c+Solihull+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Elmdon Park, Solihull - A wonderful open space!

Elmdon Park is situated in Solihull, West Midlands and is a local nature reserve.

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+Highgate+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Highgate Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Highgate Park is an inner city park and has a play area and a basketball court / football pitch. From the park, there are good views of the City skyline. Highgate Park opened in 1875.

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Calthorpe+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!+
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Calthorpe Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

The park was formally opened on 1 June 1857, and takes its name from the Calthorpe family who provided the land for its creation.

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Pype+Hayes+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Pype Hayes Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Pype Hayes Park is situated between Erdington & Pype Hayes, Birmingham on the Chester Road. The location of Pype Hayes Hall and a fishing pond.

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Fox+Hollies+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Fox Hollies Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

The Fox Hollies is named after the Fox Hollies Hall. There's a 2 kilometre walking route & 40 acres of beautiful park land.

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Perry+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Perry Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Perry Park is home to the Alexander Stadium & Perry Reservoir, it is in Perry Barr, Birmingham. The Tame Valley Canal is to the northern edge of the park.

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Senneleys+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Senneleys Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

 Senneleys Park is situated in Bartley Green, Birmingham. Main entrance from Senneleys Park Road. The Remains of a Pyramid sculpture can be found in this park.

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Cotteridge+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Cotteridge Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Cotteridge Park is one of the Victorian parks in the city, set in 22 acres. There's a 2 kilometre walking route through the park.

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Inner+City+Green+Spaces+-+Little+Hidden+Gems!
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Inner City Green Spaces - Little Hidden Gems!

We have lots of large open green spaces to visit throughout the city all year round, from the amazing parks, to wonderful gardens to grand houses and their beautiful gardens.........

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Sunset+%26+Moonlit+Parks%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Sunset & Moonlit Parks, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Sunset & Moonlit Parks were designed by the Council's Landscape Practice Group and were opened in 2005 and 2006 as part of a local regeneration project.

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St+Thomas+Peace+Garden+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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St Thomas Peace Garden - A Birmingham Gem!

St Thomas' Peace Garden (the Peace Gardens) is a small public park, situated in Birmingham on Bath Row. The site of St Thomas's Church which was destroyed in the Blitz.

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Eastside+City+Park+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Eastside City Park - A Birmingham Gem!

Eastside City Park is a 6.75 acre urban park located in the Eastside district of Birmingham City Centre. It opened in 2012. Home of Millennium Point, The Woodman and The Parkside Building

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Manor+Farm+Park%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Manor Farm Park, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Manor Farm Park, Northfield with its 50 acres of public open space with woodlands, meadows and a lake is most definitely a gem of a green space with so much to enjoy. 

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The+Black+Country+Living+Museum+is+an+open-air+museum+of+rebuilt+historic+buildings+in+Dudley
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The Black Country Living Museum is an open-air museum of rebuilt historic buildings in Dudley

The Black Country Living Museum is an open-air museum of rebuilt historic buildings in situated in Dudley.

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