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This bit is a little different to the Christmas Markets I was to in Germany, but the main market had all sorts of "authentic" Germanness.
A stroll along the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal in central Birmingham - overlooked by The BT Tower
Construction of the tower commenced in July 1963 and was completed in September 1965. The tower became operational in December 1966 and was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Alderman James S. Meadows on 5 October 1967
With central Birmingham in the background 66075 leads the 09.32 Southampton Western Docks - Wakefield Europort on the journey northwards on a sunny but cool 21st May 2015. The gas holders in the background are slowly being dismantled at the moment.
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Taken from the public footpath that run's from Birmingham International and alongside Birmingham airport , we see Class 31 31138 with a short freight, I was only here a short time and saw : 31138/260. 47481. 50046. 81009. 86254/422/426. 87034. 11/02/1988.
image Kevin Connolly - All rights reserved so please do no use this without my explicit permission
81013 at Birmingham Int'l after working the 0757 Liverpool - Bir Int'l on August 21st 1989. This scene had a twist as on leaving New St my mileage behind fish 13 was 1000 exactly. Only 8.22 more miles followed as 81013 suffered a minor battery box fire and never worked again...
An artist has travelled across the West Midlands to capture images of mixed heritage people whose families come from Commonwealth countries as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival.
Artist Sherrie Edgar, who lives in Coventry, says the 10 images "reveal the character of the people who are dedicated to leading common causes in their local communities and their commitment to championing strength and courage working for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games".
The automatic gate line is manned and in use, so anyone arriving ticketless has to queue here to pay at the ticket collector's box. I hope they enjoy the tinsel decorations while they wait.
13th December 2016