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Posted on 09/11/2020 15:39 by DavidKlyne

I think there are quite a few folk on here who don't like cities and towns, preferring the countryside. I am not one of them as I love them. So much of our history and what we are now is based around what happened in these towns and cities. This is very true of Industrial Heritage a subject I am particularly interested in. We are fortunate that there are few Club sites that can set us down near the centre of these places.

David

Posted on 09/11/2020 11:00 by dunelm

Have you ever visited Birmingham?

Perhaps it was a "tongue in cheek" post or an attempt to be amusing but you may not be aware of what the city offers.

Some possible reasons to visit in a normal year :

The fine city Art Gallery and Museum

The Barber Institute of Fine Art at The University of Birmingham 

The Sea Life Centre

The Think Tank science museum

The National Indoor Arena for indoor athletics, national badminton championships and myriad concerts of different genres

The Town Hall for concerts and free organ recitals

Symphony Hall - a fine concert venue, home of the renowned Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and numerous concerts of various genres

The International Convention Centre

At least three fine theatres offering a range of plays, ballet , musicals and concerts

The canal heritage and regenerated Brindley Place

Two cathedrals

Various other museums and a National Trust house near Birmingham University

A fine library in an interesting modern building

Shopping  including the German Christmas market

Some people may wish to visit their children at one of the three universities

Some may wish to attend free lectures at one of the universities

Some may even wish to experience the vibrant night life of Broad Street.

 

Obviously many of the above have not been possible this year.

(I am not a Brummie but I recognise  some  of what the city offers and how it is sometimes underrated by some people who know nothing about it.)

 

Posted on 09/11/2020 14:27 by dunelm

"Take the dog along"

I'm not aware of a Canals and Waterways Museum in Birmingham and I couldn't find  anything on the internet.

 Can you please let me know more?

Posted on 09/11/2020 19:58 by nelliethehooker

It was tongue in cheek, hence the emoji, but certainly not a place we 'd want to visit, as we very seldom go into a town never mind a city, especially during covid....just not our thing.

Posted on 09/11/2020 23:44 by dunelm

Ttda

Thank you for the link. I am aware of all these opportunities to explore the canal network in Birmingham and indeed have done so.

Your earlier post mentioned a Canal and Waterways Museum but, as I thought, there isn't a specific one in Birmingham.

A recommendation when you visit The Black Country Museum is that you take a canal boat trip into the Dudley tunnel and limestone caverns. It is a separate entity but accessible from the museum. You will need at least a full day if you wish to do this and explore the museum fully.

Posted on 10/11/2020 09:16 by Takethedogalong

Thanks Dunelm. That was the bit we wanted to do, recall watching someone do it on a TV programme and it looked interesting. I’ve been interested in canals since my school days, I did Social and Economic History and James Brindley featured as one of the pioneers of the early Industrial Revolution.

I can recommend a day trip myself that is city based but still a real voyage of discovery.......a boat down the Manchester Ship Canal, best done Manchester to Liverpool. Takes in Bridgwater Canal, a swing Aquaduct and some interesting scenery. A very different day out. We did Cathedrals in Liverpool as well. 

I knew Nellie was only joking by the way😁