I lived over a (now demolished) pub named The Royal George aka Mary Dunleavys, for a couple of years in the mid 1990s, which was opposite St. Martins church. Prior to the redevelopment of the Bull Ring area, the church was covered in black pollution and there had been a long standing appeal to obtain funds to clean it up. Not much was raised but thankfully the redevelopment included a full restoration of the church exterior to the fantastic condition it is in today. I agree it is a beautiful building. Cool video 👍
Wow Steve thanks for sharing this! I did not know that. I'll be sure to include this when I go and make an episode especially at St. Martins Church and Moor St Station which will be coming in January. Thanks again
In 1956 I was a choirboy from St Albans and sang many times there. Christmas time my father would go to the bullring to buy our Turkey for Xmas day. Great footage here cheers mate from Australia.🎄🍷🇦🇺🦘
@ I was in the choir at St Albans in Conybere street Highgate. The Organist and choir master was Roy Massy who became MBE. He has been organist at many cathedrals around the Uk.
Beorma: Wikipedia - The name most commonly given to the circa 7th century Anglo-Saxon founder or later leader of the settlement now known as the English city of Birmingham. The name Birmingham comes from the Old English Beormingahām, which translates to "the home or settlement of the Beormingas.
Smithfield was the Birmingham Wholesale Markets built in the 1970s, and demolished before the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Bull Ring Markets, Indoor and Rag Markets, the current buildings date to the early 2000s. Was all moved for the 2003 Bullring development. Better views of Beorma Quarter further south into Digbeth, or from Southside.
@stevenhoughton1406 I believe we are making steady progress in that direction. However i was in Manny a few weeks ago and they are already miles ahead 😑
Developers have planned for huge towers in Birmingham for years now. The council always block anything above a certain height due to constant unrest by the public / other business....
I do enjoy your videos and your comments. I must correct you on one thing St. Martin's Church was built in 1873 and not centuries and centuries ago.
I lived over a (now demolished) pub named The Royal George aka Mary Dunleavys, for a couple of years in the mid 1990s, which was opposite St. Martins church.
Prior to the redevelopment of the Bull Ring area, the church was covered in black pollution and there had been a long standing appeal to obtain funds to clean it up. Not much was raised but thankfully the redevelopment included a full restoration of the church exterior to the fantastic condition it is in today. I agree it is a beautiful building. Cool video 👍
Wow Steve thanks for sharing this! I did not know that. I'll be sure to include this when I go and make an episode especially at St. Martins Church and Moor St Station which will be coming in January. Thanks again
I need to see the video of you going into that Blues Bar with a Villa shirt on 😄
@@vordman I take it you don't like me then 😅😂😂😂
@FenixLens Haha, no I enjoy your vids. I'd just like to see their faces.
Good work, really enjoying the vlogs, keep it up.
@roderickkennedy2192 Thank you Sir! 😀🙌
Another grate video. Great Charles street or Crown Place Lancaster Street next if possible please
In 1956 I was a choirboy from St Albans and sang many times there. Christmas time my father would go to the bullring to buy our Turkey for Xmas day. Great footage here cheers mate from Australia.🎄🍷🇦🇺🦘
Are you referring to St Martins Church?
@ I was in the choir at St Albans in Conybere street Highgate. The Organist and choir master was Roy Massy who became MBE. He has been organist at many cathedrals around the Uk.
That's Amazing Andy thanks for sharing 😊
haven't been back to Brum for years, live in mcr now, looks mint!
Beorma: Wikipedia - The name most commonly given to the circa 7th century Anglo-Saxon founder or later leader of the settlement now known as the English city of Birmingham. The name Birmingham comes from the Old English Beormingahām, which translates to "the home or settlement of the Beormingas.
I'd pronounce it Bee-or-mah. Great video Fenix Lens
Good call! 😃 I'm sure we'll all know the correct pronunciation soon enough 😉
When you got the drone out, reminded me of call of duty 😂
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Smithfield was the Birmingham Wholesale Markets built in the 1970s, and demolished before the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Bull Ring Markets, Indoor and Rag Markets, the current buildings date to the early 2000s. Was all moved for the 2003 Bullring development. Better views of Beorma Quarter further south into Digbeth, or from Southside.
You did actually walk straight past "Blank Street" on the way to Beorma haha, it's a coffee shop
@laurencec09 Yeah I realised that soon after 😅
Are you planning to make any videos on the new Moda building on Livery St by Birmingham Snow hill?
@daranphilipson1025 yes! Thanks for reminding me!
What’s proposed at Smithfield site btw?
Looks good but I wish we would show a little bit more ambition and build taller like Manchester.
@stevenhoughton1406 I believe we are making steady progress in that direction. However i was in Manny a few weeks ago and they are already miles ahead 😑
Developers have planned for huge towers in Birmingham for years now. The council always block anything above a certain height due to constant unrest by the public / other business....
That's enough coffee already
Very true, avoid caffeine!!