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Sandwell+Valley+Country+Park%2c+West+Midlands+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Sandwell Valley Country Park, West Midlands - A wonderful open space!

Sandwell Valley Country Park is situated in West Bromwich, Sandwell, West Midlands. Here you can find Sandwell Park Farm, the Swan Pool, and the ruins of Sandwell Priory and Sandwell Hall.

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Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Environment & green action, People & community, Rivers, lakes & canals, Green open spaces
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Edgbaston+Reservoir%2c+Birmingham+-+A+wonderful+open+space!
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Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham - A wonderful open space!

Edgbaston Reservoir was built in 1827 by Thomas Telford as a top up for the Birmingham canal system and is still used for that purpose today.

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Passions: Rivers, lakes & canals, Green open spaces
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The+Gothic+(1-4+Great+Hampton+Street)+-+Placemaking+with+community
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The Gothic (1-4 Great Hampton Street) - Placemaking with community

The Gothic spans three Grade II listed heritage buildings dating back to the late 1870s that pay ultimate homage to its industrious roots.
 

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Passions: History & heritage, Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture
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Victoria+Square+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Victoria Square - A Birmingham Gem!

Victoria Square was originally called Council House Square, but was re-named to Victoria Square after Queen Victoria in 1901, just 12 days before she passed away.

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Passions: Civic pride, Art; Culture & creativity, Modern Architecture, Squares and public spaces, Classic Architecture
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The+Roundhouse+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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The Roundhouse - A Birmingham Gem!

The Roundhouse is a 19th century canal-side stables and stores that has been transformed into a hub from which to explore the city 

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Passions: History & heritage, Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture
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Heritage+Buses+across+the+West+Midlands++-+protecting+our+wonderful+history!
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Heritage Buses across the West Midlands - protecting our wonderful history!

Here we feature the buses of the past and why it's so important to protect them and promote the great work of those who help protect them for us all to enjoy. 

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Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Transport
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Trains+(past%2c+present+and+future)+in+Birmingham+and+West+Midlands
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Trains (past, present and future) in Birmingham and West Midlands

Birmingham & West Midlands Trains - With People with Passion we're building gallery & collection of posts looking at the past, present & future of the region's trains.

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Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Transport, Travel & tourism
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Birmingham+Cathedral+(Cathedral+Church+of+St+Philip)+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Birmingham Cathedral (Cathedral Church of St Philip) - A Birmingham Gem!

Designed by Thomas Archer, St Philip's was built between 1711 and 1715 and is the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. Take the link for more on this Birmingham Gem. 

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Classic Architecture, Faith
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Shopping+arcades+of+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+%27City+Gems%27
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Shopping arcades of Birmingham, UK - 'City Gems'

Birmingham has many great arcades that are full of history and intrigue - let's protect and showcase them for the enjoyment of all!

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Passions: Civic pride, Photography, Shopping
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Birmingham%27s+great+sports+history+-+Did+you+know%3f
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Birmingham's great sports history - Did you know?

Great 'Did you Know facts' about Birmingham S[port in the build up to the Birmingham Commonwealth 2022 Games from our 'people with passion'

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Passions: History & heritage, Sport & leisure
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Heritage+Trains+across+the+West+Midlands+-+protecting+our+wonderful+history!
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Heritage Trains across the West Midlands - protecting our wonderful history!

Here we feature the locomotives and trains of the past and why its so important to protect them and promote the great work of those who help protect them for us all to enjoy. 

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King%27s+Heath+-+wonderful+history+%26+heritage+
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King's Heath - wonderful history & heritage

Here we explore the wonderful history and heritage of Kings Heath, a neighbourhood only a few miles from the centre of Birmingham. Go back in time with us and be amazed!

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Birmingham+Gems+2019+calendar+for+charity
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Birmingham Gems 2019 calendar for charity

This year's 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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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Fundraising & charity
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People+who%27ve+helped+build+a+great+City!
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People who've helped build a great City!

People with Passion help us showcase the industrialists, the entrepreneurs, the innovators and the great people who have helped to build and grow a great City.

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Aston+Hall+%26+Park+-+a+Birmingham+Gem!
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Aston Hall & Park - a Birmingham Gem!

Aston Hall and Aston Park can be found in the heart of Aston and is host to many community events. The house is Grade I listed and the Park is recognised with a Green Flag award.

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Blakesley+Hall+-+a+historic+gem+in+Yardley%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK
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Blakesley Hall - a historic gem in Yardley, Birmingham, UK

Blakesley Hall is a timber framed farmhouse built in the 16th Century for Richard Smallbroke. Take the link for more from our People with Passion on this historic gem.

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Highbury Hall - a historic gem in Birmingham!

Highbury Hall is Grade II* listed building built for Joseph Chamberlain in 1879. Take the link for more from our People with Passion on this historic gem.

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Sarehole+Mill+-+a+historic+gem+in+Hall+Green%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK
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Sarehole Mill - a historic gem in Hall Green, Birmingham, UK

Sarehole Mill located on the Hall Green/Moseley border was built in 1771. The original Mill was built in 1542. Take the link for more from our People with Passion on this historic gem. 

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Soho+House+-+a+historic+gem+in+Handsworth%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK
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Soho House - a historic gem in Handsworth, Birmingham, UK

Soho House, a museum since 1995 was the home of Matthew Boulton from 1766 till his death in 1809. Take the link for more from our People with Passion on this historic gem.

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Winterbourne+House+%26+Gardens%2c+Birmingham%2c+UK+-+A+City+Gem!
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Winterbourne House & Gardens, Birmingham, UK - A City Gem!

Winterbourne House is one of Birmingham's great Gems. It was originally built as the family home of John & Margaret Nettlefold from 1903. Part of University of Birmingham since 1944.

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Introducing+Moseley+Road+Baths+-+A+Birmingham+Gem!
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Introducing Moseley Road Baths - A Birmingham Gem!

Moseley Road Baths in Balsall Heath is the oldest of three Grade II* Listed swimming pools in Britain and is a magnificent example of Birmingham's great history & heritage.

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Health & wellbeing, People & community, Modern Architecture, Fundraising & charity
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Birmingham%27s+history+%26+heritage+-+%27Did+you+know%27+facts+by+people+with+passion
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Birmingham's history & heritage - 'Did you know' facts by people with passion

A catalogue of facts and photography of the 'go and see' Historic Gems across the City of Birmingham. Take the link for more from Birmingham's People with Passion

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