Places to see in Birmingham
Little artifacts trace the beginnings of Birmingham to the Stone Age, but the earliest recordable evidence commences only from 700 AD with the settling of Anglo Saxon tribes in this region. That the history of Romans is intertwined with the locals is illustrated from the Roman built roads passing through their lands. At the same time, Saxons started taking up permanent residence. Over the years, the Normans came and conquered the area. Then again in the following years, a new breed called ‘the landlord’ and would slowly emerge and consolidate power by rendering all the impoverished in and around into subservience to him.
Birmingham’s progress grew steadily until 1300 AD when it had grown into a busy market consolidating centre and was considered the third town of Warwickshire. This market grew from strength to strength, specializing in metal goods and textiles.
In today’s context Birmingham is England’s second largest city and is well endowed with a cultural and commercial background. Many claim that Birmingham is the ideal place to do business.
ARTIFEX
Only artists and artisans of the highest caliber can even hope to have their products exhibited at Artifex as they lay very heavy importance on the quality and aesthetics of the products to be housed in their 3000 sq.ft. gallery. The main items of display are the best in furniture, glass, jewelry, metal work and ceramics.
ASTON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
This is the ideal destination for bus enthusiasts. On display you find a multitude of transport systems, antique old and contemporary with an emphasis on buses.
BARBER INSTITUTE
This is dedicated to fine arts from all over England only and has a fantastic collection of items in this range. This will be a really educative trip for the British to see and appreciate the expanse of their ethnic art development
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BIRCHILLS CANAL MUSEUM
This small museum located on wallsall’s canals is housed in what was originally the Boater’s Museum next to the top of an 8-lock light on the wallsall canal. This is an unforgettable experience and a must see.
BLACK COUNTY MUSEUM
This museum built in 1975 houses an excellent collection of artifacts that reflect the history and heritage of the Black Country region.
BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens was conceived over 175 years ago in the year 1832 and is the fruit of design and planning by J.C. Loudon, a famous garden planning
specialist of that era. The gardens are really worth visiting for the sheer pleasure you will derive from its beautifully planned aesthetics.
CADBURY WORLD
It’s a revelation to many of us that the now world famous Cadbury Chocolates had their humble beginnings from the hard work of the two Cadbury brothers who started in Birmingham. From this individual set up of a two man show Cadbury has become a house hold name and knows no boundaries.
Their new modern factory is now situated in Bourneville. Interestingly it has a dedicated Visitors centre which will educate you on how chocolate is made right from its main raw material, cocoa and also traces by a video show, the evolution of Cadbury from its small beginnings to the International conglomerate it is today.
NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM
After a fire ravaged it in September 2003, at least 30 % of the exhibits were saved by the selfless efforts of the delegates present and the museum was reopened in January 2004 after spending more than 20 million Pounds on restoration.
This museum is a revelation to motorcycle buffs and houses over 250 fully restored motorcycles which have achieved Antique status
RAF MUSEUM AT COSFORD
Over World War I & 11 planes and fighters including missile systems are on display here. Interaction here will give the participants an opportunity of conceiving the life behind the iron curtain in the cold war era.
Other places to see in UK are Birmingham, Bristol, Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield.