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Your Guide To Independent Culture In Birmingham. Enjoy Up To 50% Off At 170+ Of The Very Best Independents Across Birmingham + Solihull With The IB App 📱👇

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@IndependentBham
Independent Birmingham
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Download the Independent Birmingham App at: to save up to £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues) at 170+ of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull - all for just £2.99 a month or £29.90 a year 🙌
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@IndependentBham
Independent Birmingham
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🚨 RE-OPENING 🚨 The UK’s oldest working cinema @ElectricBham is re-opening on 21 January under new ownership! We can’t wait for this truly iconic Birmingham independent to be back open again and welcoming in film lovers from across the UK. Welcome back, old friend.
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@IndependentBham
Independent Birmingham
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Top 20 Cities In The UK: 20. you 19. can't 18. rank 17. cities 16. because 15. each 14. one 13. has 12. its 11. own 10. unique 9. charm 8. and 7. is 6. special 5. to 4. those 3. living 2. there 1. BIRMINGHAM
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What a dump. 📷 @Vemsteroo
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Birmingham is godawful? We wholly disagree. Here are just 50 reasons why we love our dear Brum:
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@IndependentBham
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The ace @IndianBrewery are taking over this huge warehouse (just off Saint Paul's Square) and transforming it into a brewery and massive taproom, complete with 25 taps showcasing their beers, a brand new Indian street food offering, big screen TVs and more. Opening early 2024.
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@IndependentBham
Independent Birmingham
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Once again someone on social media is slagging off our city, calling it a dump. And once again we're here to remind everyone just how beautiful Brum truly is. Here are just 50 reasons why we absolutely adore Birmingham:
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What an exceptionally stunning photo of our beloved Brum 🤩 📷
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Independent Birmingham
7 years
No doubt you will have heard all about Birmingham from your out-of-town friends. It’s all true. Birmingham is a terrible place – rife with unfriendly locals, dirty streets and terrible food. Here are 50 reasons why you should stay away from Birmingham.
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@IndependentBham
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🐂 BELIEVE IN BIRMINGHAM 🐂 So immensely proud of our glorious city being showcased across the world and finally everyone is seeing just how fantastic Brum truly is. All eyes are on us and now, more than ever, people are starting to believe in Birmingham 💪 📷 @all_day_
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Iconic 🐂 📷 @petehitchman_
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If a property developer is allowed to demolish most of Station Street (including The Electric) and replace it with a block of flats, then that's quite simply cultural vandalism.
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Loving this snap of the iconic Iron Man in the snow, captured through the lens of the terrifically talented @Vemsteroo 😍😍😍
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@IndependentBham
Independent Birmingham
3 years
HUGE NEWS: There will be an independent Christmas market backed by @BhamCityCouncil & @ColmoreBID taking place 17 Nov-19 Dec in the grounds surrounding St Philip's Cathedral (aka Pigeon Park). We're talking indie food & drink, indie retailers, artists & makers, live music & more!
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Birmingham looking like Rome, but better because it's Birmingham. 📷 Seán Patrick Burns
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Absolutely love this beautiful snap of our dear Birmingham 😍😍😍 📷 Dan Matthews
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Wow. This is utterly stunning photography by @Vemsteroo . Brum, you are beautiful.
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@IndependentBham
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The iconic @ElectricBham reopens this week. Welcome back, dear friend.
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@IndependentBham
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UPDATED: Here's our updated guide to Brum's independents offering take-away + collection services during lockdown: Please RT & share this far and wide to help as many businesses as possible. If you'd like adding, email: hello @independent -birmingham.co.uk
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To inspire you to support as many indie businesses as possible during this difficult time, we've created the ULTIMATE Brum foodie bible, showcasing 50 dishes you need to eat (part 1). Scroll down the list, pick a dish that takes your fancy, eat, repeat:
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@IndependentBham
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This June, a brand new indie bookshop is opening on Greenfield Crescent (Edgbaston) called Green Heart Books (formerly The Bookshop On The Green in Bournville). It will be Brum's largest indie bookshop, complete with coffee bar and (eventually) a community garden. Delightful!
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@IndependentBham
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This is absolutely massive news. Not only is the birthplace of heavy metal (where Black Sabbath played their first gig) now protected, but it gives us hope that The Electric is soon to follow. A true victory for Brum's cultural heritage.
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The Crown Inn, Birmingham, is now Grade II Listed! 🎉 Regarded as the birthplace of heavy metal music, it's been recognised for the role it played in the development of the genre and for launching the career of famous Birmingham based band @BlackSabbath . 🤘 © Elliott Brown
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Check out this stunning aerial view of the @unibirmingham and the iconic @oldjoeclock 🤩❤ 📷
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This stunning photo of the beautiful cherry blossoms at @ikongallery in Oozells Square never gets old 🌸😍 📷 @Vemsteroo
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@IndependentBham
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Tucked away down side streets, off the beaten path, Birmingham is full of wonderful independent hidden gems. Here's our guide to 40 hidden gems in Birmingham you NEED to discover - read up, and then get out there and rediscover your city:
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We're loving this retro snap of New Street at Christmas (circa 1990) 🤩🙌💯  📷 @Brumpic
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A snowy St Paul's Square from above 😍🙌❄ 📷
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We ❤️ Birmingham, and for the last 9 years we've been shouting it LOUD from the rooftops. It's incredible to see so many people enjoying Brum for @birminghamcg22 and to see the city so bustling and vibrant. Here are just 17 reasons why we love Birmingham:
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A snowy Bournville looking like a Christmas card 🤩🙌 📷
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Here's an absolutely stunning shot of Livery Street, captured by the ace @Brumpic 😍😍😍
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@IndependentBham
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🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 Brummie legend Glynn Purnell will be opening a brand new tapas restaurant on Edmund Street (just around the corner from @purnellsrest ), specialising in small plates, great wines and cocktails. Opening date tbc. We're super exciting for this!
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Wish we could keep Poli Nations 🤩 📷 @toumaii3
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We ❤ you, Birmingham! 📷
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A face as long as Livery Street. Via @Brumpic
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Banksy in Birmingham
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Birmingham, you're just incredible 🤩🤩🤩 📷 @birminghamcg22
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It's amazing to see Birmingham so bustling and vibrant, and full of people having a great time. We love to see it! Here's a wonderful snap of our glorious city, captured by one of Brum's very finest photographers @Vemsteroo 😍
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A face as long as Livery Street, captured by @Brumpic
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Check out this stunning fox artwork by the awesome @Annatomixx , located at Wylde Green train station 🦊😍
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🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 One of our very favourite pubs in Brum The Church has re-opened under new ownership. Now operated by the team behind @_tigerbitespig @tacos_tierra and @trentinajq The Church will be serving up small plates alongside craft beers, cocktails, wines and more.
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Our magnificent city 🤩🤩🤩 📷
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Check out this stunning fox artwork by the awesome @Annatomixx , located at Wylde Green train station 🦊
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Wouldn't it be ace to see as many people eager to support Brum's independents when they reopen as there are queuing up for big chains. There are so many fantastic indie businesses who work hard to make Brum exciting & unique. Now more than ever, these businesses need our support.
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Here's a powerful video made by a number of Brum's brilliant independent businesses outlining the urgent need for support for our city's hospitality industry. The safety and recovery of this industry matters, and there needs to be meaningful support right now. #HopeForHospitality
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Independent Birmingham
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Costa Del York Road ☀️🙌 📷 Grace + James
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Independent Birmingham
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A number of Birmingham’s independent hospitality venues have written an open letter to Mayor Andy Street, urging him to challenge the rulings made yesterday by central government which seriously jeopardise the viability of our city's indie businesses #savehospitality
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Independent Birmingham
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Devastated to hear that The Electric is closing its doors for the foreseeable future, and potentially for good. After the budget cut announcement for our city's arts and culture venues, this comes as a further blow for Brum and our city's indie scene 💔
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Independent Birmingham
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Today marks 6 years of Independent Birmingham. It's been a long journey, but 6 years on we're still here - championing our city and its terrific independent scene. Thanks to everyone who has supported IB over the years, we'd be nothing without you. You guys rock! #BelieveInBrum
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Oh Birmingham, we really did absolutely smash it didn't we 😍 📷 @TheSpecialRon
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Oh hells yeah! Brum burger legends @OriginalPattyM are opening a new permanent burger restaurant in Stirchley! This is terrific news 🍔😍🙌🔥 Who's excited?
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Independent Birmingham
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We need to save The Electric. We urge all to sign this petition:
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Birmingham's canals at night 🤩🙌💯 📷 Jag Dhesi
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We love Birmingham, and have spent the last 4 years championing this amazing city and its marvellous independent culture. Here are just 17 reasons why we think Birmingham is the greatest city on Earth.
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Independent Birmingham
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Stuck at home but still want to support Brum's marvellous independents in their time of need? Here's a list of indie restaurants, bars, pubs, and coffee shops in Brum offering take-away or collection services. Any and all support is greatly appreciated:
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Devastated to hear Island Bar, Bar Opus and Buffalo & Rye have all announced they're closing their doors. This is a critical time for our independents - if you can, please get out there and help save Brum's independents with your custom. They need our support now more than ever.
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Just our dear Brum looking all kinds of ace 🤩🙌 📷
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Word is that the iconic @ElectricBham (the UK's oldest working cinema) has been saved and is now under new ownership. We can't wait to see what new life @kevinmarkwick (who also owns @PictureHouseUck ) brings to this true icon of Birmingham. Good luck! 📷
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We LOVE Birmingham. The buildings, the views, the people, the food, the events – Birmingham is a hugely diverse city steeped in cultural heritage, and for us there's absolutely nowhere better. Here are just 50 reasons why we love Birmingham:
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Just what this city needs. Yet another Costa. Both @FacultyCoffee and @YorksBakeryCafe a 30s walk away, support them instead.
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NEWS: The brand new @IndianBrewery taproom is set to open this May! Transforming this stunning warehouse in the JQ (Mary Ann Street) into a brewery and taproom (complete with 220 covers and games area), Indian Brewery also plan to introduce a brand new food offering. Sounds epic!
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Here's a full list of all 100 independents in Brum (categorised by area) offering fantastic year-long discounts and deals on the #IBCARD . Go forth and rediscover your city, one hidden gem at a time:
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We never get tired of beautiful snaps of Birmingham's canals in autumn. This stunner was captured by Sam Henderson 😍🙌 📷
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Loving these snaps of Brum giving off some serious Rome vibes, captured through the lens of the brilliant @Vemsteroo
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We ❤️ discovering Birmingham's very best hidden gems, and then telling you all about them so you can visit and support these brilliant indie businesses. Here are 40 fantastic hidden gems you need to visit in Birmingham (Part 1): Go rediscover your city!
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Poli Nations at dusk is a vibe 😍
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🚨 10 NEW OPENINGS 🚨 It's been an extremely tough few years for our city's independents. Despite this, we're seeing new indies opening up across Brum and we're super happy to see people following their dreams. Here are 10 new openings that need to be on your radar (thread):
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Still not over how incredible Poli Nations looks at night 😍 📷 @toumaii3
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No he's right, Birmingham is a dump. 📷 Sam Henderson
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We love this retro snap of New Street at Christmas (circa 1990). Via @Brumpic
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Here's an illustration by @markhipwell1990 of what Livery Street could look like with outdoor seating for eating/drinking. @BhamCityCouncil we NEED spaces like this across the city and the suburbs to help support hospitality venues as they reopen. Let's make it happen.
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What an absolutely stunning new mural in Acocks Green, created by the immensely talented @Annatomixx 😍🙌
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Oh my, Birmingham you are beautiful 😍🙌❤️ 📷 Sam Henderson
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Our city 😍 📷
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SAY NO TO NO SHOWS!
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The overwhelming sense in the city is one of sheer pride. Brum is energetic & diverse, our indie food/drink scene is one of the best in the UK, our buildings are ace, our cultural offerings are world class & we're a lovely bunch of people #BelieveInBrum 📷
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Birmingham's canals at night, captured by @ross_jukes 😍🙌
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The Independent Birmingham Festival At Aston Hall returns on 14-15 August! Get ready for a HUGE line-up of Brum’s best restaurants, street food, cocktail bars, craft beer, natural wine, coffee, indie retailers and live music. Grab your tickets fast at:
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Welcome to Digbeth Bab. via @oldcrownbham
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From Michelin star restaurants and the UK's best street food, to internationally-renowned art galleries, fantastic theatres, great bands, huge parks and awesome cocktail bars, here are just 17 reasons why we love Birmingham:
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We're devastated to hear that The Pineapple Club has closed its doors. Having just been named the 14th best cocktail bar in the UK, this is a crushing blow to Brum's indie scene. It's so tough out there for independents right now - please (if you can) support as many as possible.
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The bluebells of Clent Hills 😍😍😍 📷 @Vemsteroo
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Gas Street Basin 😍😍😍 📷 Jag Dhesi
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Our beautiful city looking absolutely stunning 😍😍😍 📷
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Sunrise at Gas Street Basin, captured by the super talented @Vemsteroo 😍🙌❤
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There are 4 really amazing indies planning to open in Stirchley soon. We can't say who just yet (they're not quite ready for people to know and we don't want to break the news early as we're not A-holes), but one of Brum's very best 'burbs for foodies is about to get EVEN better!
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Delighted to hear plans are in place to close part of Colmore Row & Waterloo Street for 6 weeks (from around 12 April) to allow hospitality businesses to use the space for outdoor eating/drinking. This is a really positive step. Hoping it's replicated across the city & suburbs.
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Literature Lovers: If you haven't heard, an independent bookshop has opened in Bournville called The Bookshop On The Green. We're in love. 📚📖😍 If you love to read, or know someone who does, go support this fantastic independent business doing awesome things for our city.
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We’re delighted to announce that this Sept we're hosting the first ever Independent Birmingham Awards! A night celebrating Brum's magnificent indie businesses & the people behind our favourite local spots. To nominate your favourite independents, head to:
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The beautiful bluebells of Clent Hills, captured through the lens of @Vemsteroo 🤩🤩🤩
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The bluebells of Clent Hills 😍 📷 @Vemsteroo
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The stunning @ElectricBham , a true icon of Birmingham 😍🙌
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Birmingham in full autumn mode. Doesn't our city look absolutely spectacular 😍😍😍 📷 @Bababouttown
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Our city, captured by the immensely talented @ross_jukes
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Robot street art in Digbeth. Beep, beep, boop.
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A fantastic message that is not just for Christmas. Support what makes this city unique all year-round.
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Introducing our Ultimate Guide To Ruining Your Diet In Birmingham: 73 Dishes To Eat Before You Die. Warning: this article will make you VERY hungry and may result in loss of money due to purchasing of all the food.
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Could not agree more with this statement. The current Christmas Markets are a joke. We'd love to collab with @BhamCityCouncil to create a truly incredible spectacle that both involves and celebrates local, Brum independents - and isn't the same tired tacky stall every few steps.
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Conrad Brunton
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@birmingham_live Reading everyone’s responses here, why don’t the council listen to the people and do something different that we can be proud of that celebrates British and local businesses and talent. #shitmasmarket
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Wonderful to see people using a great public space for wholesome activities. More of this please Brum.
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Who knew Birmingham had such a vibrant rollerblading scene?
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Check out this incredible foxy street art created by the hugely talented @Annatomixx , located on Smallbrook Queensway 🦊😍
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Autumn in Lickey Hills 😍🍁🍂 📷 Vincent McLoughlin
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Who's ready for autumn in Birmingham? Here's a beautiful snap of Birmingham's canals from 2019 looking stunning and autumnal 😍🍂🍁 📷
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