I visited the event on 3 May, a Saturday and hence a shopping day and therefore, I imagine, less people would visit. I was right! So some realistic historical photos were possible.
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Birmingham Roundhouse Public Consultation
April 6, 2014
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One of Birmingham’s notable canal side buildings is the Roundhouse. It situated alongside the BCN Mainline Canal at the corner of St Vincent Street and Sheepcote Street or just before you reach the National Indoor Arena and National Sealife Centre when approaching from the Wolverhampton direction. (Incidentally, have you noticed that any venue of note nowadays […]
Discover Glass Making Along The Stourbridge Canal
October 17, 2013
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Graham Fisher MBE, canal and glass aficionado gives us the benefit of his ramblings…
At last we move forward on this…
Sainsburys Selly Oak – planning permission
October 6, 2013
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It now looks like Thursday 17 October is the new date for Yes/No planning approval. Watch this space for the result.
Association of Continuous Cruisers has been formed
October 2, 2013
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An newly formed independent organisation gives support to Continuous Cruisers…
Birmingham’s Canal Side Fiddle & Bone Pub Gets Planning Permission
September 20, 2013
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The long closed pub will soon spring to life as a hostelry with boat services…
Sainsbury’s Take U-turn to Exclude Lapal Canal Link at Selly Oak, Birmingham
April 26, 2013
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Everyone loves the free wheel down into Birmingham City Centre along the Worcester & Birmingham through leafy Edgbaston. The new aqueduct at Selly Oak is a super addition albeit built to allow allow a bypass beneath. Whatever, it must have cost £millions, and I’m sure we are all grateful. Now for the bad news. I reported in […]
NIA Transformation at Brindley Place, Birmingham
January 12, 2013
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Visiting Birmingham? In 2014 you’ll get a much enhanced event venue.
New plans omit Lapal Canal…..
