Tag Archives: Bullring

A brutal death

Posted on November 14, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

This is an odd one I can’t fit in anywhere else, so people who aren’t in to my architecture obsession may want to tune out now – but I will alert readers to something: almost unnoticed, to people over the age of around 35, the Birmingham we knew is gradually being erased – if you want to see it one last time, go soon.
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Heart Bypass: Jonathan Meades in Birmingham

Posted on April 8, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Hi folks – here’s something I found last night that I’d forgotten about, that ties in with my fascination for Birmingham and architecture – and also, my obsession with well-crafted language.

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Because it seemed right at the time…

Posted on March 15, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Just lately, I’ve found myself in lots of intense discussions – several on social media – about architecture, old buildings, history and the way we view the past; these discussions often sadden me and I need to get something off my chest.

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City heights

Posted on December 13, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Well, it’s that time of year again, and yesterday I hopped on the Midland Red went to Birmingham to visit the Christmas Market and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city at Christmas. I love Birmingham as readers will know, … Continue reading →

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And now… the intermission

Posted on February 1, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Still labouring over a warm hard drive here, so while I prepare some stuff for tomorrow, why not have a look around a YouTube channel that’s getting quite a bit of local attention?
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Brave new world?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

The Birmingham Bull Ring feature I compiled last week seems to have stirred quite a bit of interest, both here and on Facebook. I realise it’s a long way from Brownhills, but for people of a certain age, hopping on … Continue reading →

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