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Birmingham, Perry and the Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth games are coming to Birmingham and the City council has gone overboard to make sure that the streets and roads are looking their very best. There are new pieces of artwork, refurbishing of old artwork and the enhancement of buildings.  All…

The Commonwealth games are coming to Birmingham and the City council has gone overboard to make sure that the streets and roads are looking their very best. There are new pieces of artwork, refurbishing of old artwork and the enhancement of buildings. All guaranteed to make a Brummie proud. The following pictures provide a flavour of what is taking place across the City. Birmingham is making a statement to the Commonwealth and the World that it is a vibrant and exciting place to visit.

Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
Perry, the mascot, is following the trams
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
Our young people are the future of Birmingham.
Chamberlain Square colours
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
Colours are everywhere…..
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
and everywhere you look there are giant posters.
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
The best way to get around is by foot or by bike.
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
Taking a walk through the colours is fun.
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
You can even Cycle through the Commonwealth
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
What would our forefathers thought of all this?
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
Bollards with the Be Bold colours.
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
The runner
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
Interviews
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
Perry
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
Rainbow Steps
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
Put a poster up
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
A city transformed
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
The Bullring
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
The countdown clock

Lots of pictures around the city and it has been so exciting to see it all. I just hope this leaves a lasting legacy on the City of Birmingham. John Bray of the BBC has put together a wonderful set of images of Birmingham and his photography is excellent.
Commonwealth Games: Bright colours transform Birmingham landmarks – BBC

Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 City Centre
The Council House, Queen Victoria, 103 Colmore Row, Iron:Man and a Seagull

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The Commonwealth games are coming to Birmingham and the City council has gone overboard to make sure that the streets and roads are looking their very best. There are new pieces of artwork, refurbishing of old artwork and the enhancement of buildings.  All…
Perry, the mascot, is following the trams
Our young people are the future of Birmingham.
Chamberlain Square colours
Colours are everywhere…..
and everywhere you look there are giant posters.
The best way to get around is by foot or by bike.
Taking a walk through the colours is fun.
You can even Cycle through the Commonwealth
What would our forefathers thought of all this?
Bollards with the Be Bold colours.
The runner
Interviews
Perry
Rainbow Steps
Put a poster up
A city transformed
The Bullring
The countdown clock
The Council House, Queen Victoria, 103 Colmore Row, Iron:Man and a Seagull
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