Highbury Hall Open Day: Light, Shadows and Hidden Rooms

by Damien Walmsley 05/08/2026 05/08/2026

Highbury Hall, visit with Igersbirmingham UK

A Morning at Highbury Hall

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 arrived early and took the opportunity to have a few minutes moving around the front of the house and taking pictures from the end of the parched lawn. The grounds are extensive and many people were out walking through the paths beneath the trees.

Soon it was time to enter Highbury Hall where the IgersbirminghamUK team greeted us and we were then given a brief background of Highbury Hall by Lucy Bailey‑Wright, who is the activities planner for the Trust. The photographers were given an hour to explore the Hall before the official start of the open day.

Inside Highbury Hall: The Library and Main Hall

The main rooms of Highbury Hall are south facing and therefore the large rooms were bathed in sunlight. Lots of window light provides ideal lighting conditions for photography. We were encouraged to visit the library where Joseph Chamberlain worked and met visitors. This was an impressive room with books lining one wall and wood-line panelling on the other walls and ceiling. The feature of the room was three leather chairs set up against the net curtains that diffused the light.

Whilst other rooms had minimal furniture, they still looked magnificent with the midday sun entering in through the large windows. The dominant feature of the building is the main hall area with a staircase leading to a balcony that allows viewing down into the area. Birmingham City Council hire out the hall and this is a spectacular setting for weddings and civil partnerships.

There are several upstairs rooms where you can look out over the gardens and see the expanse of woodland. Talking to Lucy, I learnt that only around 12 of the rooms are open to the public whilst the house has 60 rooms. There was to be a tour at 1.30pm to explore the hidden part of the house and I signed up to see and find out more.

The Hidden Rooms of Highbury Hall

Around 20 of us gathered in the great hall and Lucy explained that we would be entering into part of the house that is not maintained to the same extent as the front part. We entered via the servant quarters and kitchens and started to explore the many rooms of Highbury Hall. Lucy gave a background to how the Hall had been used over the years since the Chamberlains had moved out and given the buildings and land to the city.

There had been different residents over the years including a convalescent home for soldiers recovering from the trauma of the first world war. For 50 years it was a care home for the elderly up to the 1980s. Hundreds of women were housed by social services in the hall. The remnants of their time in the many rooms at the northern side of the house are reflected by the different wallpapers in each room. There is a plan to restore and renovate these rooms to make them a community asset. I found them all to be full of objects or views that demanded to be photographed.

For the Instameet I had the following camera with me, Canon R6m2 with the EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens. The camera worked admirably with the ambient light. Most of the rooms had large windows that allowed the light to show such details and the IBIS in the Canon found there was enough light to work with. As Lucy took us from room to room, I marvelled at the architecture and planning that had gone into the house. Whilst there was neglect present, the rooms still showed much dignity and I could understand why Lucy is so enthusiastic about the restoration of the house. The female residents had left memories of their time in the house via different wall paper designs and a montage of old photographs.

We then moved back to the balcony and explored the hidden rooms at the front of the house. Again, these spaces were beautiful and the views of the surrounding woodland added to the magic. I understand that such views would be spectacular in the Autumn, so I will have to return! I was captivated by the house and the rooms, especially hearing about their history and the plans on how they will be brought back to life.

Highbury Hall’s Grounds and Gardens

The outside is just as wonderful to photograph. I spent time walking around the grounds in and out of the trees, taking pictures of the house and the parklands. Despite the parched lawn due to the recent lack of rain, the house remains very photogenic. There are many open days planned and I would encourage people to visit. If you are a photographer, then you will so enjoy the play of light and shadows around the house.

If you enjoyed this blog then please fee free to read some other entries such as my visit to the Coffin Works in the Jewellery Quarter.

Photographing the Coffin Works: An insight into Birmingham’s Industrial Heritage

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Photographing Sarehole Mill: History, Photography and Tolkien’s Middle-earth

by Damien Walmsley 07/07/2026 07/07/2026

Visiting Sarehole Mill

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 the opportunity finally presented itself.

There has been a mill beside the River Cole for more than 250 years. Originally used to grind grain into flour, Matthew Boulton later converted the mill to power machinery for his metalworking business. By the end of the nineteenth century, the mill had returned to producing flour.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Around this time, a young family moved into the area, and two brothers frequently explored the mill and the surrounding countryside. One of those brothers was J. R. R. Tolkien. The story of Sarehole Mill is now closely intertwined with The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and Tolkien’s other works. The mill and the surrounding landscape helped inspire the Middle-earth that he created. The mill’s distinctive tower dates from the period when Matthew Boulton installed a steam engine to support his metalworking operations, and it is thought to have influenced some of Tolkien’s illustrations of Middle-earth.

History of Sarehole Mill

Today, Sarehole Mill is managed by Birmingham Museums, and there is a modest admission charge to visit the building. The fee is well worth paying, as the historical displays provide a fascinating insight into how the mill operated and what life was like in the surrounding area. I had not realised that Matthew Boulton had briefly used the mill for his metalworking business. There are also numerous references to Tolkien and the influence that Sarehole Mill had on his writing. I particularly enjoyed exploring the upper floors, where the various types of machinery used over the centuries are displayed. The morning light streamed through the windows, casting beautiful shadows across the wooden floors and ceiling, creating plenty of photographic opportunities.

The mill and the surrounding area

After exploring the mill, I wandered through the garden before searching for the classic view of the building across the mill pond. The viewing platform provides an excellent vantage point. Two herons stood nearby, so motionless that I initially thought they were statues. Unfortunately, I had not brought my telephoto lens, so I could not capture a close-up photograph. Instead, I left them to continue their silent vigil, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to catch a fish.

Leaving Sarehole Mill, I walked through the adjacent park towards the ford and road bridge, enjoying the remainder of the peaceful morning. Although the surrounding area has long since been developed, the tranquillity of the park on a Sunday morning made it easy to imagine what this landscape must have been like before the arrival of urban development.

Links to follow

If you wish to see more of Tolkien’s Birmingham then the two towers feature in my blog about Port Loop. The Tolkien family worshipped at the Birmingham Oratory and I have a blog describing this Birmingham landmark.

Port Loop

The Birmingham Oratory

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Black and White Birmingham – A Misty Walk Along the Canals

by Damien Walmsley 09/02/2026 09/02/2026

Atmospheric black and white canal photography in Birmingham

The day was black and white, and the Birmingham weather matched the mood. A dull sky hung overhead as mist rolled in, partially obscuring several buildings along the way.

Walking beside the Birmingham Canal Navigations, the mist created a stark, atmospheric view of the city. I found the conditions ideal for photography, with a strong black and white theme naturally emerging in my images.

I was using what I like to call my big camera, a Canon R6 Mark II. Paired with a fast zoom lens, it’s a setup I’m comfortable with, although it’s not something you can slip into a coat pocket like a compact camera. Because of that, I was careful not to keep the camera out from under my coat for long periods.

During those brief moments when I did take it out, I looked for both unusual and familiar views of the canals focussing on the black and white. The walk from Snow Hill to Gas Street Basin was an enjoyable one, and the photographs reflect that journey through Birmingham in misty, monochrome conditions.

If you enjoyed this read then please delve deeper into my blog with this entry into my blog. Written in 2019, the entry describes the 250th anniversary of the Birmingham Canal Network.

BCN 250th Anniversary

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Wandering Through London’s Christmas Lights: A Night of Colour, Chaos and Calm

by Damien Walmsley 12/12/2025 12/12/2025

Walking through London at Christmas is always a blend of wonder and chaos. Lights spill across every street, crowds move in every direction, and here and there you stumble upon small pockets of calm. I spent a couple of hours wandering with my camera, capturing the city’s festive energy.

My companion for the evening was Peter Thompson, and we set off from Selfridges to explore the brightest spots. New Bond Street was dazzling with its high-end storefronts lit up with elaborate displays. The place was crowded, and the cars parked along the street looked like they were auditioning for a Monster Trucks spin-off. They were huge 4x4s in loud, flashy colours, with a generous scattering of BMWs and Mercedes squeezed in wherever they would fit. Amid all this noise, DPD vans were doing their rounds, delivering parcels to the shops. The upside? All those polished metal surfaces made for brilliant reflections of the lights around them.

Other iconic landmarks such as Fortnum & Masons and the Burlington Arcade did not disappoint although the latter was very crowded. Piccadilly Circus had its usual hypnotic mix of colour and motion. From there we wandered into Chinatown, where the crowds thickened and the restaurants buzzed with activity. Leicester Square had been transformed into an ice rink, cheekily named “William Skatespeare”,

Before we looped back to Regent Street, I walked along the central reservation toward Oxford Circus. Soon I found myself standing on the central reservation, tourists pressing in from all sides, traffic sliding by just inches away. I took the final shot of Oxford Circus with my X100VI, and its internal stabilisation proved impressive, letting me capture the night scene handheld. There’s something satisfying about the slice of nightlife frozen in that frame. Then it was time to mingle with the crowds and head home after an enjoyable evening.

If you enjoyed this description of the lights then feel free to visit my blog on last year’s lights.

The Bright Lights of Central London this Christmas

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The Concrete Cathedral: A Journey Under Spaghetti Junction

by Damien Walmsley 07/12/2025 11/12/2025

Spaghetti Junction, Gravelly Hill Interchange, November 2025

Why am I so fascinated with Spaghetti Junction? Perhaps it’s the way the urban landscape blends nature with man-made geometry, or the history embedded within the structure. In an alternative life, I imagine myself travelling the motorway system, passing along the M6 and then indicating to join the Aston Expressway into Birmingham. Yet during such journeys in the car, I rarely think about what lies beneath these roads.

Under the concrete pillars that support the motorway network, the space resembles an incomplete cathedral, a place to worship the industry of construction workers, accompanied by the hymns of thundering traffic overhead. Cars and lorries make their presence known through constant noise and vibration. In contrast, the quiet canal network predates the junction. Around the concrete pillars, flows the River Tame and the still waters of Salford Reservoir reflect the motorway traffic. A train line also cuts through the area, all converging at what we know as Spaghetti Junction, or more formally the Gravelly Hill Interchange. The regimented concrete pillars and the patterns created by the elevated roads provide endless photographic opportunities. Inspiration is everywhere.

Back in July, I visited Spaghetti Junction with a group of photographers. One of the highlights of any trip beneath the M6 is the artwork of Bill Drummond. Formerly of the KLF and now a recognised artist, Drummond has been regularly posting his work on a particular wall near the heart of the junction. I was surprised to find the artwork wall completely white. In the photo I took, one of the few pedestrians we encountered beneath Spaghetti Junction walks past the empty space. Although I was disappointed not to capture any of Drummond’s artwork, I’m intrigued to see what reappears here in the coming weeks.

This Spaghetti visit started with a request from a fellow photographer Nicky who knew a photographer friend who had never been to the area before. I agreed to be involved in planning such a walk and enjoyed visiting the place again. John Waine was the visiting photographer and his work is outstanding. Follow the link to see more of his work. If anyone who reads this blog and wishes to visit what lies beneath the motorway then please contact me. Depending on timing and commitments, I will be happy to show them around.

https://damienwalmsley.com/spaghetti-junction-stories-a-photo-essay/ — This has to be posted as it is one of the classic views of the walk along the canal underneath the Junction.

Finally here is an account my last visit under the Interchange and the blog includes links of previous visits.

Spaghetti Junction Stories: A Photo Essay

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When Twelve Snowmen Took Charge of Baddesley Clinton

by Damien Walmsley 24/11/2025 24/11/2025

The snowmen at Baddesley Clinton, National Trust, 2025

Baddesley Clinton staged the Twelve Days of Christmas with a difference. The story was told by twelve Snowmen who were placed in strategic positions around the National Trust property. I made the mistake of counting down the Twelve Days rather than starting at the first day and moving forward. I must remember this when I bring the grandchildren to visit!

I set myself a photographic challenge: to capture images of the Snowmen and tell the story in a slightly different way. The Snowmen were very cooperative, and I had no trouble persuading them to pose for the camera, although they did struggle when it came to turning around.

I wondered how the Snowmen would look against the beautiful gardens and the historic, grand moated house. To my pleasant surprise, the combination worked wonderfully, and the designs on the twelve Snowmen were beautifully painted. This artistic element was created by Wild on Art, who are always brilliant at imagining unique and engaging artwork. They have taken their Snowman to previous Christmas National Trust displays at Sheffield Park, and Knole Park.

The exhibition is well worth a visit and a delight for both young and old. Just remember to follow the route the right way round, anticlockwise, otherwise you’ll find yourself counting down to the first day of Christmas. Although, that’s not such a bad idea either!

BTW not all the twelve snowmen are photographed so you will have to go and see them for yourself. The National Trust are excellent and creating magic at Christmas. Here is a blog about Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House when I visited the properties two years ago.

Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton – Two houses that are ready for Christmas

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Sparkles, Skates & Santa – Warwick Castle light trail

by Damien Walmsley 22/11/2025 24/11/2025

Warwick Castle Light Trail, Warwick, November 2025

I was so excited to learn about the light trail taking place at Warwick Castle. Not only was I excited, but one of my daughters and her two daughters were also eager to see the lights. The main attraction for them was Stories with Santa, followed closely by ice skating. For me, it was the light trail around the grounds of the castle. On a cold night we set off to the Castle, the children talking non-stop during our journey there.

We have visited the Castle many times and parked as usual at the Stratford Road car park. My granddaughters always love the shrieks of the peacocks who live on the grounds. Tonight the peacocks were in bed, but the lights lit up our short walk to the entrance. The Castle looked amazing, lit up in purple with yellow lights surrounding the walls. We could see the ice-skating rink where we were booked later in the evening. This first sight of the Castle really ramped up the excitement levels. We also met the elves, who were checking whether we had been good. Much to my granddaughters’ disbelief, my daughter was told she had been naughty!

We had underestimated how much there is to do at the Castle. Although we were scheduled for ice skating and Stories with Santa, we also needed to allow time for the light trail and getting food. As always as a family, our planning was not perfect, but we had great fun trying to do everything.

First, we did the light trail backwards! Early on we encountered a loud voice tempting us to “push the button, push the button.” When we did, it unleashed a sequence of events across the River Avon. A light-activated trebuchet fired, followed by a flame explosion not far from where we were standing. It was a loud bang which made us all jump. We marvelled at all the light displays but realised we had to hurry back to the ice-skating.

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At the ice-rink, I stood on the side to take pictures. We were treated to a spectacular display of ice-skating by a group of young people who gave a beautiful demonstration of the art of skating. Ice Angels UK have a number of British Champions in their group and showed the art of ice dance. Their illuminated cloaks at the end were stunning. My granddaughters and daughter loved the ice skating and used both a penguin figure and a whale as helpers on the rink. As a keen roller-blade skater, my eldest granddaughter took to the ice straight away. It was a wonderfully Christmassy scene with the Castle as the backdrop. Eventually I grew restless—and had a go at skating myself!

We had worked up a healthy appetite and went to find food. The vendors catered for all tastes. As I was not driving, I enjoyed a pint of my favourite pale ale from the Purity brewing company. There was so much choice. For my granddaughters, toasting marshmallows was an essential item on their list. On a cold night, the hot food was very welcome, and we were serenaded by Christmas singers as we sat.

Then it was back for another go at the light trail—this time the right way! I loved the light tunnels, my granddaughters loved controlling the colours on the Christmas tree, and we all loved Holly the horse with her rider and handler.

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We rushed back to be in time for Stories with Santa, our final scheduled event of the evening and a major highlight. I have visited the Castle on many occasions and the majestic Great Hall always takes my breath away. We were treated to a cup of orange juice for the children and prosecco for the adults. The elves were waiting in the dining room and introduced themselves. They asked the children to help sort out the presents. When this was done, Mrs Claus appeared followed by Santa himself, arriving via the chimney. There was much excitement and laughter as Santa settled to read us a story, Holly the Horse Who Saved Christmas. When it finished, all the children received a Holly soft toy and a picture with Santa, while the adults received a mince pie from Mrs Claus.

By now my grandchildren were very tired and we slowly made our way back to the car. I took the opportunity to climb up the steps leading to walk along the castle walls. This allowed me to take pictures of the inner circle of the Castle in all its grandeur. We left in high spirits and the journey home was very quiet as the two girls fell asleep, dreaming of the evening’s adventures.

I would highly recommend a visit to the Castle. Everything about the experience is first class, well organised, and full of smiles from the staff. The lights were amazing, the ice skating was lovely to watch, and the food and drink hit the spot. Finally, a magical light trail. In my blog I have overused the words fun, magical, and excitement—but they truly sum up the evening.

The images online do not compare to walking through and taking part in the events. As a keen photographer, I was mesmerised by the lights and the creative ideas behind the trail. In truth, there was so much to do that we need a second visit to experience it all properly.

Thank you to everybody at Warwick Castle for such a wonderful evening.

If you enjoyed this blog then stay a while and also explore Warwick. Here is a blog that I wrote in 2020 and little has changed since then. Warwick Castle and the town has so much to offer.

The Streets of Warwick

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A Library Without Books: More Photographs of the Library of Birmingham

by Damien Walmsley 17/10/2025 17/10/2025

I had been feeling a little jaded and in need of some new inspiration for my photography. To spark a fresh way of seeing, I decided to give myself a challenge: to photograph the Library of Birmingham without showing any books. It sounded simple, but it pushed me to look at the building differently and find views that have not already been captured a thousand times.

The Library of Birmingham never fails to surprise me. Its striking architecture, spacious interiors, futuristic escalators and sweeping balconies all have a story to tell. Although it is, of course, a library filled with books, I wanted to focus on its atmosphere and design rather than what sits on the shelves.

Autumn had arrived and the leaves on the trees were a deep contrasting red colour. The outside gardens are a peaceful place to visit. Visitors to the library enjoy finding quiet spots to reflect and relax from the busy City below.

For this project, I used three cameras: my Canon 5D Mark IV, my Fujifilm X100VI, and my iPhone. Each one encouraged a different way of seeing. The Canon, with its wide-angle lens, delivered crisp and detailed shots. The Fujifilm, which has a fixed 50 mm lens, performed beautifully in the softer light but required a slower, more considered approach. The iPhone proved surprisingly powerful when capturing reflections, as its lens can be placed right up against a surface to create playful and unexpected effects.

This collection of photographs shares what I discovered on that visit. It is my attempt to show the Library of Birmingham from a new angle and to remind myself that inspiration often appears when you look at familiar places in unfamiliar ways.

This is not the first time that I have photographed the library and you may well enjoy this earlier account. Be warned a few library books creep into the pictures.

Photographing the Library of Birmingham

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Beneath the Sun: Experiencing Helios at Coventry Charterhouse

by Damien Walmsley 17/08/2025 17/08/2025

Helios, Luke Jerram, Charterhouse, August 2025

Collecting artwork through my photography is one of my long-running projects. My interest in Luke Jerram’s work began during the pandemic, when BBC Midlands, was filming his large-scale artwork In Memoriam. The installation, set next to Aston Hall, was the subject of one of my earlier blogs. Briefly, Luke used blue and white hospital bed sheets to create a circular medical logo that stretched across a field. I was fortunate not only to meet him but also to talk with him about how this work came about and even to take his portrait photograph.

Since then, whenever one of Jerram’s installations has come to the West Midlands, I have made a point of visiting and photographing the artwork. I have seen Gaia at Millennium Point, the Museum of the Moon in Lichfield Cathedral, and more recently, Helios at the historic Charterhouse in Coventry.

The Charterhouse, a former medieval monastic house with a long and varied history, is now run by the National Trust. On a hot sunny afternoon in August, we visited the property to view Helios. Jerram’s works are displayed against differing backdrops which provide a dramatic contrast to the art. This glowing sphere of the sun was set within the walled gardens, an ideal setting, as my photographs show.

My grandson Noah suggested we lie down beneath Helios. This gave me an unusual perspective, and some striking photographs. After capturing several images, I paused to simply take in the artwork. Suspended within its metal frame, the sphere revealed breathtaking details of the sun’s surface. The inclusion of a scaled Earth nearby reminded viewers of just how vast the sun truly is.

The Charterhouse itself is a place of calm beauty, with its tiered gardens and excellent coffee shop, a welcome stop after exploring. I doubt Richard II, who laid its foundations, could ever have imagined the many ways the property would be used over the centuries.

Now, having photographed In Memoriam, Gaia, Museum of the Moon, and Helios, my next goal is to view Mars when it visits the West Midlands. That will complete my personal photographic record of Luke Jerram’s planetary installations.

These are my previous entries on Luke Jerram’s artwork.

In Memoriam by Luke Jerram

Museum of the Moon

My notes from my visit to Gaia in March 2022.

We visited Gaia by Luke Jerram is in Millennium Point, Birmingham. This is adjacent to the ThinkTank Museum where the children had so much fun after visiting Gaia. The earth is something to see when you get up close and personal. Luke Jerram created the artwork which is 1.8 million times smaller than the real earth. The double exposure created in camera is of my daughter Natasha. My title of the picture is “Lost in her own world”. Interestingly my grandchildren cannot remember the visit so I am glad I have the pictures to show their enjoyment on the day.

Gaia, Millenium Point, Birmingham, March 2022 — My grandchildren together with Gaia in the background.

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Photographic moments from Cannon Hill Park

by Damien Walmsley 05/12/2024 07/12/2024

Canon Hill Park, Birmingham, December, 2024

I have been involved with the Stirchley Observation Project over the last few months. I have not featured my experiences of the project on my blog, as I am waiting until the course is complete. We still have a portrait session and the all-important exhibition to look forward to, so these will form part of a later post. However, with the formal teaching now nearly finished, I found myself with a free Saturday morning. The photography group suggested a visit to the MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), followed by a stroll around Cannon Hill Park. Being near to where I used to work at Pebble Mill, I know the park well, particularly the Nature Centre entrance and, of course, the MAC.

Three of us from the group were free, and we met for coffee early in the morning. Inderjit and Dave were already waiting and both were sporting stylish silver cameras for the photographic walkabout. The park was bustling with runners participating in the Park Run, but the area quieted down once the event finished. As we began our walk around the park, we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere.

Cannon Hill Park offers several photographic highlights. One iconic spot is where seagulls line up along the railings, seemingly watching the world go by. Another notable feature is the Golden Lion, a historic pub relocated from Digbeth. Sadly, the building is in desperate need of restoration, but Historic England is overseeing efforts to preserve it, with work expected to begin soon.

A more reflective part of the park is the memorial dedicated to the victims of the 2015 terrorist attack on a Tunisian beach. This quiet area is home to Infinite Wave, a fascinating metal sculpture designed by George King Architects. The structure features 31 tubes, each engraved with the name of one of the UK victims, brought together in a continuous loop. From a photographer’s perspective, the memorial is captivating, offering different viewpoints depending on where you stand.

Cannon Hill Park has many other areas of interest, each with its own story to tell. One such place is the Sons of Rest, a building I’ve often passed but never fully appreciated. Though it appears unused now, it was once a meeting spot where people gathered for social activities like board games and conversation. Another highlight is the Victorian bandstand, an ornate octagonal structure that serves as a focal point for park events, including the Park Run held earlier that morning.

I was also charmed by the Park Train station stop, a whimsical feature of the park.

Our walk took us into the northwest section of the park, where remnants of a tropical garden remain. Unfortunately, the area needs care and attention. The historic greenhouse was dismantled in 2012 after falling into disrepair, and the council’s plan to maintain the space as a subtropical garden has not been entirely successful. The area now looks somewhat neglected, with graffiti-tagged walls adding to the sense of abandonment.

Further along, we came across a model of the Elan Valley Aqueduct, another interesting and quirky feature of the park. However the park does need some tender loving care and the following set of photographs show how the park is being run down.

As we continued to explore, I was struck by the stillness of the park during late November and early December. With the vibrant summer crowds long gone, the park felt as though it were bedding down for the winter, waiting patiently for the warmth and liveliness of the summer months to return.

If you enjoyed this account of Birmingham then you may like to read about a visit to Edgbaston reservoir that was organised by my friends at IgersbirminghamUK.

IgersbirminghamUK invited by Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir to hold an Instameet.

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Highbury Hall Open Day: Light, Shadows and Hidden Rooms

A Morning at Highbury Hall

Inside Highbury Hall: The Library and Main Hall

The Hidden Rooms of Highbury Hall

Highbury Hall’s Grounds and Gardens

Photographing Sarehole Mill: History, Photography and Tolkien’s Middle-earth

Visiting Sarehole Mill

J.R.R. Tolkien

History of Sarehole Mill

The mill and the surrounding area

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Black and White Birmingham – A Misty Walk Along the Canals

Wandering Through London’s Christmas Lights: A Night of Colour, Chaos and Calm

The Concrete Cathedral: A Journey Under Spaghetti Junction

When Twelve Snowmen Took Charge of Baddesley Clinton

Sparkles, Skates & Santa – Warwick Castle light trail

A Library Without Books: More Photographs of the Library of Birmingham

Beneath the Sun: Experiencing Helios at Coventry Charterhouse

Photographic moments from Cannon Hill Park