Cannon Hill Park: Birmingham’s Natural Oasis
With the rise of industrialisation in the 19th century, cities across the UK began developing parks as part of the "Garden City" concept. This...
The History of Highbury Park: From Private Estates to a Public Space for Birmingham
Covering 40 acres, Highbury Park may often be overshadowed by Cannon Hill Park, but it is twice the size and offers a wider range...
The Edgbaston Reservoir: A Haven for Runners and Rowers
The Edgbaston Reservoir, covering 70 acres, is both a local nature reserve and a protected conservation site, featuring predominantly open water. Built by Thomas...
Restoring Birmingham’s Rivers: The Story of the River Cole, the River Rea, and the...
Birmingham is frequently celebrated as a city of canals. Volumes have been written about these man-made waterways: they powered the Industrial Revolution, transported coal,...
How Birmingham Manages Stormwater: Rain Gardens, Permeable Paving, and Flood Engineering
England has long held a reputation as a country where an umbrella is practically part of the national dress. Yet rain in Birmingham is...