Greater Birmingham - Thread

[Brum X]

I have some good news forum, BLOC Hotel next to New street station is U/C, Woohoooooooooooooooooooooooo

Bloc Hotel | Hill Street | 23fl | 74m | U/C

USE: Demolition of Gallan House and the erection of a 23-storey hotel, comprising 227 hotel rooms. This new hotel will sit opposite Birmingham's New Street train station and the busy Grand Central shopping centre.

DEVELOPER: BLOC Hotels group

Photo credit to Mosleyan on SSC

 

[Ray Finkle]

Good stuff

I popped into Birmingham on Sat night to pick Mrs F up from the theatre and was most impressed with the lighting scheme on Bank, I couldn't tell whether it was light red or dark pink but it looked awesome

 

[Brum X]

Good stuff

I popped into Birmingham on Sat night to pick Mrs F up from the theatre and was most impressed with the lighting scheme on Bank, I couldn't tell whether it was light red or dark pink but it looked awesome

This photo was also taken by Mosleyan on SSC who lives in Holloway Circus Tower. Apparently somebody has an app on there mobile phone and can change the colour of the lighting depending on the mood, not sure how true that is but really cool if true.

My understanding is that it will be a rival to Selfridges which changes colour to Green for St Patricks day, Pink for Birmingham Pride etc etc etc.

A new landmark for the city until bigger towers arrive.

 

[Brum X]

New METRO Extension NOW OPEN

Photo credit to Metrogogo on SSC

 

[Ray Finkle]

Apparently somebody has an app on there mobile phone and can change the colour of the lighting depending on the mood, not sure how true that is but really cool if true.

I recently installed some led lighting in my daughters bedroom that she can change with an app. It's incredible to see it being done on that scale

 

[Ray Finkle]

New METRO Extension NOW OPEN

Photo credit to Metrogogo on SSC

Mrs F and I have a rare, kid free night out in Birmingham soon. I can't wait to have a walk around and catch up with all the changes

 

[Vinny94]

Great to have you on board Vinny94

Thanks Brum, looking forward to more of your posts

 

[Vinny94]

New METRO Extension NOW OPEN

Photo credit to Metrogogo on SSC

Excellent news of the extension completed. I'm hoping to have a browse soon (when it is less rainy), it sure beats walking through the very busy German Market to get to the library!

 

[Ray Finkle]

I may have to take a ride on it next weekend, if it's not too busy that is.

 

[Brum X]

Phase 2 of Exchange Square is due to go before planners next week and is recommended for approval. The scale around here will be jaw dropping as we will have this 36 storey tower to the left of Phase 1 Exchange Square and to the right the approved 51 storey One Eastside.

Phase 2 Exchange Square





One Eastside

 

[Ray Finkle]

Those Masshouse buildings need to go. They haven't aged well at all

 

[Vinny94]

So I visited centenary square today on the tram and took some pictures of the trams and the tram stop (I thoroughly enjoy photography, one of my best hobbies).

The extension looks great so far and I can't wait to see it develop over the next few years. In the third picture, the trams look like model trains.

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[Brum X]

Great photo's Vinny94

 

[Scottie Dog]

I must admit that your trams look very "sexy" - if that's a word to describe them.

 

[Ray Finkle]

I thoroughly enjoy photography, one of my best hobbies

Many of us on this forum are suckers for a picture or two so please feel free to keep on posting

Cracking pictures

 

[Brum X]

 

[Vinny94]

Great pics, I love the angle of the last picture with the three interesting subjects

 

[Brum X]

Great pics, I love the angle of the last picture with the three interesting subjects

It really felt magical with all this around me whilst I went on my regular lunchtime walk. Onwards and upwards for Brum

 

[Brum X]

Midland Metro tram at the new Town Hall stop

 

[Vinny94]

It really felt magical with all this around me whilst I went on my regular lunchtime walk. Onwards and upwards for Brum

I regularly go into the town during my breaks too, love the atmosphere in the German Market and Grand Central especially during Christmas.