Sutton Park is a remarkable place to visit. Each time I explore the park, I find something new to see and photograph. Previous memorable moments include watching the sunset over Bracebridge Pool and visiting the Rangers’ Station at Streetly Gate during the…
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I was so pleased when I learnt that I had won the Art of Building photography competition organised by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The CIOB contacted me to say that I was the judge’s choice. My picture is called The Hidden…
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Having used my telephoto lens for a mobile phone zoom view which captured Moor Street station and the HS2 rail bridge, I just had to go back in with my 100-400mm lens. Taking a telephoto lens is not without its problems. People…
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Arriving at the JW Evans Silver Factory, I was immediately given a warm welcome on the steps by Carlton, one of the English Heritage guides at the site. His greeting set the tone for an enjoyable visit to this incredible property.
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The Golden Lion is roaring again, according to one of the badges that I picked up on my visit to this historic building during Birmingham Heritage Week. I have been fortunate to have been around the Golden Lion on two previous occasions.…
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Perrott's Folly has been on my bucket list as a place to visit, so I was pleased to secure a place on the tour of the tower as part of Birmingham Heritage Week. The Folly was built by John Perrott in 1758…
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The medical history and development of health care in Birmingham is fascinating. Dr James Burgess, chair of the Birmingham History Society and the voice behind the Birmingham History Podcast, was the lead for a tour of the major sites in the history…
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A walk through Austin Village during Birmingham Heritage Week — the WWI-era houses built for Herbert Austin’s workforce, and the stories that bring them to life.
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Highbury Hall is yet another place that I have not visited during my time at Birmingham. Fortunately, IgersbirminghamUK provided the opportunity and our visit coincided with an open day at Highbury Hall and Trust. The day was going to be warm and sunny. I…
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I was the only one booked in for the early tour, so I was fortunate to have a one-to-one tour of the museum. Robin, who is a member of the Church Monuments Society, has a deep knowledge of the Coffin Works, and…
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I first met Steve Coel on the streets of Stirchley during the “Stirchley Observation Project” in 2024. I took his picture and we started talking. He mentioned his artist background, but I did not fully connect that he was interested in photography…
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Sarehole Mill is not far from where I live but, surprisingly, I had never visited it despite living in Birmingham for many years. Every time I passed the mill, I made a mental note to return. This blog post came about when…
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