Considered England’s second most important city, Birmingham’s name conjures up images of hard work, factories, and the Industrial Age in general.

Various appellations for Birmingham include, "city of a thousand trades" and "workshop of the world."

Visitors will be well received when they recall that the residents of Birmingham are called "Brummies."

Contemporary Birmingham has made great strides in evolving to a modern, attractive city and shedding its traditional image as a dreary bastion of steel forging and grime.

Attractions in Birmingham

Jewellry Quarter at Hockley