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BIRMINGHAM BONANZA WALK
The walk starts at the mediaeval centre around St Martin’s Church and the Bullring including the latest `shop till you drop’ iconic building of Selfridges. Follow the time line to Victorian Birmingham and the 21st century of Queen Elizabeth II. New Street, Victoria Square, Centenary Square, the ICC, Symphony Hall, Brindley Place. The walk finishes at Gas Street Basin to look at the canal system which played a major role in the industrialisation of the city – learn about Birmingham’s unique past, architectural heritage, public art and the people who put Birmingham on the map.
MORE CANALS THAN VENICE WALKS
A guided tour around the Silver Cross – starting from Gas Street Basin the walk encompasses the Old Turn Junction, Oozel Street Loop and the flight of Farmer’s Bridge Locks on the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal. Find out how the Duke of Bridgewater influenced the development of the canal network. Where was Birmingham's first gas works? Can you find the site of Cadbury's first chocolate factory and on the site of which restaurant was the first recording of the Archers made in 1951?
More Canals than Venice Walk
Friday 12th September 2008 Time: 12.30
Start Point: The Canal Shop, Gas Street Basin – off Broad Street.
Birmingham Bonanza Walk
Friday 12th September 2008 Time: 11am
Start Point: St Martin’s Church main entrance, Bull Ring
More Canals than Venice Walk
Saturday 13th September 2008 Time: 12.30
Start Point: The Canal Shop, Gas Street Basin – off Broad Street
Birmingham Bonanza Walk
Saturday 13th September 2008 Time: 11am
Start Point: St Martin’s Church main entrance, Bull Ring
