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Bob Davis said:
Pardon my ignorance, what is the giant disc behind the Hall of Memory and also the bridge like structure behind that? Your picture shows how orderly we are, coming towards you on the right hand side (your left) and going from you on the left hand side, in other words keeping right. The old photographers loved to animate their photos with people, particularly children, look at some of the fine Edwardian photos in the various forum posts. But, pause and look carefully at the picture and in no way does it represent 2019. There is something missing and not the fact that it is mainly men of a certain age, which gives the clue to what is not there. Keep going with the photos Ell, you are following the tradition of the early photographers, if it looks interesting photograph it. If no correct answers I'll leave it with you over the weekend and give the answer, if one has not been suggested

Bob
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That's the Birmingham Big Wheel being installed for the annual Ice Skate Birmingham event. Returning to Centenary Square for the first time since winter 2016/17 (as the square was being done up until this past summer).

The bridge is on Centenary Way. Past Paradise Birmingham (being built on the site of the demolished Birmingham Central Library).

Are you in Birmingham right now? Many of you seem to have moved away decades ago, and don't really know the modern city being developed.

I prefer photos of buildings, statues, sculptures, landscapes, trains, buses, trams, planes etc. Not people really.
 
ellbrown said:
That's the Birmingham Big Wheel being installed for the annual Ice Skate Birmingham event. Returning to Centenary Square for the first time since winter 2016/17 (as the square was being done up until this past summer).

The bridge is on Centenary Way. Past Paradise Birmingham (being built on the site of the demolished Birmingham Central Library).

Are you in Birmingham right now? Many of you seem to have moved away decades ago, and don't really know the modern city being developed.

I prefer photos of buildings, statues, sculptures, landscapes, trains, buses, trams, planes etc. Not people really.
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No, in wet monsoon/typhoon/hurricane stricken North Devon, where it does not rain, we just have liquid sunshine, but I come back two or three times a year, but now have difficulty travelling to the library area, but you are right we don't know the modern city being developed and as we drive round it is very difficult to rubberneck as it is hard to get below the Birmingham minimum speed limit of 90mph. That is why we enjoy your photographs.

Bob
 
Thanks glad you like them.

Are rumours that the Council wants to ban cars from the Queensway tunnels, make them, bike, bus and taxi only. They are also planning to knock down the Perry Barr flyover (a lot of people are against that).

The city centre is pedestrian friendly. And the next tram extension is due to open in a few months time.

The bus diversions go round the back of the Library on Cambridge Street now.
 
Bob Davis said:
Pardon my ignorance, what is the giant disc behind the Hall of Memory and also the bridge like structure behind that? Your picture shows how orderly we are, coming towards you on the right hand side (your left) and going from you on the left hand side, in other words keeping right. The old photographers loved to animate their photos with people, particularly children, look at some of the fine Edwardian photos in the various forum posts. But, pause and look carefully at the picture and in no way does it represent 2019. There is something missing and not the fact that it is mainly men of a certain age, which gives the clue to what is not there. Keep going with the photos Ell, you are following the tradition of the early photographers, if it looks interesting photograph it. If no correct answers I'll leave it with you over the weekend and give the answer, if one has not been suggested

Bob
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The missing 21st Century icon (if that is the word). Not one of them is looking at or listening to a mobile phone. Well done Ell how long did you have to wait before you got this rare moment?

Bob
 
Bob Davis said:
The missing 21st Century icon (if that is the word). Not one of them is looking at or listening to a mobile phone. Well done Ell how long did you have to wait before you got this rare moment?

Bob
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If you are going on about the Centenary Way photo, I pointed my camera up towards the ferris wheel and ice rink and took the photo. And then continued to walk into Centenary Square.

Here's one from Saturday's Diwali on the Square in Victoria Square.



But was a bit crowded in the centre of the square, so took my next shot heading down the steps.



And then up Christchurch Passage to Waterloo Street for this one.

 
First time I’ve seen this referred to as Snow Hill Corner. Dated 1910. The rounded corner to the left was created in the 1860s. Viv.

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According to the article this is part of the "introduction of some new public spaces and pedestrian priority areas, new green infrastructure, pocket parks, new street furniture and general decluttering as well as encouraging businesses to spill out and occupy a more vibrant street scene ". So destruction of trees is part of the new green infrastructure and general decluttering is part of " encouraging businesses to spill out" , which means businesses paying for licences to clutter up the pavements with chairs and tables
 
Got it in one. Mike. If it's anything like Greece, there will suddenly appear some dotted yellow lines on that space and businesses will be fines heavily if their tables and chair encroach three inches over that line - a good money spinner for the Council! :)

Maurice :cool:
 
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mw0njm. said:
is it just me being daft as usual,or is it a long bus
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I thought it looked long as well, but being as they are governed by law as to length, width etc, I eventually realised and decided it was just the camera angle, because as we are all aware Ell is one of these new 'avant garde' cameramen. Whatever, it s still an excellent photo, if I had tried to take it, you would be looking at the cathedral, because the bus would have moved.

Bob
 
It was taken on my smartphone camera.

Single deckers with National Express West Midlands are usually that long.

Here's one of the Santa Express last December 2019 (taken on my proper camera).



This double decker in November 2019 was taken on my smartphone camera.

 
ellbrown said:
It was taken on my smartphone camera.

Single deckers with National Express West Midlands are usually that long.

Here's one of the Santa Express last December 2019 (taken on my proper camera).



This double decker in November 2019 was taken on my smartphone camera.

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loverly clear pics.thanks EB
 
ellbrown said:
I took some photos of Cathedral Court, 15 Colmore Row. Which is part of the Hortons' Estate.

It was built in 1989 to replace a Victorian building that was on the corner with Livery Street.

Seems to retain the character / shape of the previous building on this site.

Next to the Grand Hotel


Barclays Bank, Cathedral Court, Colmore Row by ell brown, on Flickr


Barclays Bank, Cathedral Court, Colmore Row by ell brown, on Flickr


Barclays Bank, Cathedral Court, Colmore Row by ell brown, on Flickr


Barclays Bank, Cathedral Court, Colmore Row by ell brown, on Flickr


Barclays Bank, Cathedral Court, Colmore Row by ell brown, on Flickr

Does anyone have photos of the previous building on this site? I know it looked all black and grimey.
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I know this is an old post I'm replying to, but when this was being built I worked in the offices above Snowhill Station (the ones shown in post #8). One day a workman cut through the power & phone cables turning that end of Colmore Row into darkness. We all got sent home from work early as they were not going to get it fixed by the end of the working day :D
 
It’s interesting that the buildings to the right up to the building with the clock (corner of Waterloo Street) were at some time removed and not replaced. (These buildings were addressed as ‘Victoria Square’). This would have meant a better view of the Council House from across Victoria Square. Would this have been the reason for their disappearance ? Or was WW2 bombing to blame ? Viv.
 
Vivienne14 said:
It’s interesting that the buildings to the right up to the building with the clock (corner of Waterloo Street) were at some time removed and not replaced. (These buildings were addressed as ‘Victoria Square’). This would have meant a better view of the Council House from across Victoria Square. Would this have been the reason for their disappearance ? Or was WW2 bombing to blame ? Viv.
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The buildings were apparently not bombed in WW2 as seen in this VJ Celebration in Colmore Row near Victoria Square.

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I used my computer to add colour to this pic .... :cool:
 
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