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So much of the world, so little time
Loving the TR but having trouble keeping up.
So much of the world, so little time
And mine!You may very well say that, but try putting yourself in my shoes, young man!
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I came back for work a number of times in the late '90s, early 2000s but didn't like the counterparts in the Paris office so that didn't help.
Next day I didn't have much planned, other than to go into Birmingham Library to look at some archives.
Castle Bromwich Hall is a bit out of town, but conveniently an express bus goes from almost right outside, to the centre of downtown. Funnily enough, the city terminus is a place called 'Old Square' - which is one of the places I wanted to check out, for research. Unfortunately nothing left of the old features now.
But made up for by the fantastic court house. A magnificent expression of Victorian prosperity.
St Philip's Cathedral (formerly church, where my guy was baptised etc), built early 1700s.
The stained glass, by Edward Burne-Jones area feature:
It was a lovely day and I walked a bit around the central area, and was impressed. What I had previously thought to be a dowdy midlands city has spruced itself up very well and was nice to be in.
City hall:
The library is new - which the city gets big brownie points for. most places are downsizing their libraries, so this place, with its archives centre was a great find. When I asked about using the archives, they first asked 'You need an appointment, would you like one for tomorrow. When I told them about my research and that I only had today, they fitted me in without fuss and I spent a few productive hours there. Great place!