Well, that concept applies to folks in Birmingham, too. Visitor-friendly spots in the metro area — landmarks, museums, historic sites and the like — can be overlooked or ignored by the people ...

but we take a look at some of the more unusual statues and landmarks only a local from Birmingham would recognise or understand. The gorilla sitting on the top of JJ's Flooring on Pershore Road in ...

The city of Birmingham, England, holds a unique place in history with its industrial past and architectural wonders. Renowned ...

Birmingham has a habit of calling things by their wrong names ... Brummies have been using light-hearted nicknames for famous landmarks in the city for years, and "official" names for these things ...

Birmingham has something for everyone. Whether you’re a local resident looking for a new weekend activity, a visitor wanting to explore the city beyond its historical landmarks, or a family ...

And I'm very fond of Birmingham, because it's kept its local vernacular ... and I’m also interested in the landmarks, like ...