It's no secret that we've grown rather fond of Birmingham. Increasingly more so since becoming accidentally enthralled by Peaky Blinders last year. We'd never heard of it prior to stumbling on some live filming at The Black Country Museum. Unaware why there were photographers and people bustling around the canal-side, and spotlights in the boatyard, Barry asked another … Continue reading Our week in Birmingham – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Fabulous Final Floating Market in Birmingham
We've heard a few people denigrate Birmingham over the years. Then there was the ridiculous person in USA who stated that there was no point visiting the city as no-one spoke English (boy did he have egg on his face!). There's narrow boaters who live in fear of mooring in the city centre because of … Continue reading Fabulous Final Floating Market in Birmingham
Boozed up in Birmingham
I finally managed to shake off the bug and get to mum and dad's - but not until Sunday. I rarely 'do' ill, it's so unpleasant isn't it? It did however force me to sit still for three days. To rest and reflect. And, looking on the bright side, when I wasn't too fuddled it … Continue reading Boozed up in Birmingham