unicorn
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Eccles is one of the greatest towns on earth !
That run of Edwardian pubs from the Lamb west is why we get American visitors who appreciate great architecture and pubs (and Bitter for $3).
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Is Birmingham a dump?
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That run of Edwardian pubs from the Lamb west is why we get American visitors who appreciate great architecture and pubs (and Bitter for $3).
bluemoon32
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No more than most other cities in the UK.
Ive found the people very friendly, great sense of humours & not so ridiculously defensive when taking the piss out of them
Ive found the people very friendly, great sense of humours & not so ridiculously defensive when taking the piss out of them
I worked there for 7 years, staying in hotels. On the whole the people were warm, and generally friendly, I made quite a few mates who I'm still in contact with.
There's some great nights out to be had if you know where to go.
Most of the lads support Birmingham or villa, there's very few rags or dips, for that alone they have my respect. No bitterness or jealousy either, not once did any of them slag city.
I loved the multicultural areas such as sparkhill and Brook, such vibrant communities. Always welcomed with a smile and a handshake, very friendly.
I look back fondly at my time there if I'm honest. Yes, it has its faults, as does every city, but generally, its OK.
There's some great nights out to be had if you know where to go.
Most of the lads support Birmingham or villa, there's very few rags or dips, for that alone they have my respect. No bitterness or jealousy either, not once did any of them slag city.
I loved the multicultural areas such as sparkhill and Brook, such vibrant communities. Always welcomed with a smile and a handshake, very friendly.
I look back fondly at my time there if I'm honest. Yes, it has its faults, as does every city, but generally, its OK.
Mad Eyed Screamer
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Yes. But compared to coventry the place is Beverley Hills
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bluemc1
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Worked in Birmingham a lot and yeah it’s just like anywhere, some nice parts some shitholes, unfortunately the training centre was in a shithole a stones throw from Villa Park
I’ll add it’s not just a myth the curry houses are unreal
I’ll add it’s not just a myth the curry houses are unreal
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bluemc1
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Yes. But compared to coventry the place is Beverley Hills
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idahoblues
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Goes without sayingYes. But compared to coventry the place is Beverley Hills
You're not wrong about the curry houses mate.Worked in Birmingham a lot and yeah it’s just like anywhere, some nice parts some shitholes, unfortunately the training centre was in a shithole a stones throw from Villa Park
I’ll add it’s not just a myth the curry houses are unreal
I have stayed at the old dog track in Hall Green, sadly now gone. I spent 4 years there. Hall Green itself is a bit of a shit hole to say the least, but moseley is not far, great night out, as is Shirley, which had a large proportion of milfs if memory serves me correctly.
Also spent a couple of years in the Westley, brilliant hotel. I witnessed a shooting outside one night, and another night dion Dublin came in to watch the rags, got chatting to him, and to be fair he was a nice fella. There was a constant stream of people wanting a pic with him, and he was the perfect gent.
I didn't see his cock though.
I didn't see his cock though.