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  Birmingham, Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birmingham is the largest city in the U.S. state of Alabama and the county seat of Jefferson County.
Birmingham and Hoover are the primary cities in the Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman Metropolitan Area, consisting of the Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan statistical area and the Cullman micropolitan area that include 8 counties in Central Alabama: Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Cullman, Jefferson, St.
Birmingham is served by three Interstates, Interstate 20, Interstate 65, and Interstate 59, and a southern beltway Interstate 459 and the Elton B. Stephens (Red Mountain) Expressway (U.S. Highway 31 and U.S. Highway 280).
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 Birmingham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the English West Midlands.
Birmingham suffered heavy bomb damage during World War II, and partly as a result of this the city centre was extensively re-developed during the 1950s and 1960s, with many concrete office buildings, ring-roads, and now much-derided pedestrian subways.
Birmingham's transition from an industrial centre to a tourism and services economy is best illustrated by the hosting of the first official summit of the G8 at the International Convention Centre (May 15 to May 17, 1998).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Birmingham   (3972 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Birmingham, city, England (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The city is equidistant from Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, and London, England's main ports, and near the Black Country iron and coal deposits; it was connected to the Staffordshire mines by the Birmingham Canal in the 18th cent.
Birmingham is Britain's second largest city (in both area and population) and is the center of water, road, and rail transportation in the Midlands.
The Univ. of Birmingham is in the suburb of Edgbaston, as is the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a Roman Catholic shrine that was formerly the parish house of John Henry Cardinal Newman.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/BirmingEng.html   (594 words)

  
 Birmingham article - Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama other places called Birmingham city West - What-Means.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Birmingham (pronounced BIRming'm) is a city in the West Midlands of England.
Birmingham is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the UK, with a large population from the Caribbean, Indian sub-continent and from Ireland: according to the 2001 census, 29.7% of the population of Birmingham is non-white.
Birmingham has 35 miles (60 km) of canals within the city boundaries, of which most are navigable, the canals were once the lifeblood of the city's industries during the Industrial Revolution but are now used mainly for pleasure.
www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Birmingham   (3427 words)

  
 Birmingham, city, England
Birmingham is Britain's second largest city (in both area and population) and is the center of water, road, and rail transportation in the
The Univ. of Birmingham is in the suburb of Edgbaston, as is the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a Roman Catholic shrine that was formerly the parish house of John Henry Cardinal
In rehearsal with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0807661.html   (664 words)

  
 City Stages 2005 - June 17, 18, & 19
City Stages weekend passes at the lowest price available anywhere.
View the unofficial City Stages 2005 photo group at Flickr.
The Sheraton Hotel is the Official Hotel of City Stages.
www.citystages.org   (132 words)

  
 Football365 in association with Tiscali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Birmingham midfielder Nicky Butt has been handed a further one-match ban by the Football Association for using abusive and insulting words to a match official.
Birmingham boss Steve Bruce believes Premiership referees are applying the game's laws "to the extreme" in the wake of Kenny Cunningham's red card at Highbury.
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce was dejected after his heroic goalkeeper Maik Taylor was beaten nine minutes from time by Arsenal's freak winner at Highbury.
tiscali.football365.com /teams/birmingham_city/index.shtml   (265 words)

  
 Newcastle United Football Club - Match reports - Birmingham City Asia Cup
Both sides lined up in their home colours but aside from the mass handshake there was an absence of ceremony, with no anthems of distinguished guests on the pitch, something which extended to the games involving the Malaysian national side.
On cue, the Birmingham contingent launched into a spirited rendition of their ditty "sh*t on the Villa" which met with applause from local fans no doubt eager to experience another facet of the English game ie obscene chanting from from Burberry-clad tattooed "characters".
City belatedly managed to threaten Harper's goal on the hour when Dunn crossed from the left and Speed was force to head away the danger from under his own crossbar.
www.nufc.com /html/2003-07-24birmingham-asia-cup-a.html   (1713 words)

  
 premierleague.com - Birmingham City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Steve Bruce has shaped Birmingham City into a tough-to-beat side, firmly anchored in the top flight and boasting a squad composed of top talent from home and abroad.
Their current position is a far cry from where the Blues were situated at the launch of the FA Premier League in 1992, when they were kicking-off what proved to be a difficult couple of seasons after promotion from the old Third Division.
Birmingham City were formed as Small Heath Alliance in 1875 and have always battled it out with rivals Aston Villa for supremacy in the city.
www.premierleague.com /fapl.rac?command=forwardOnly&nextPage=enClubDetail&id=45   (475 words)

  
 Birmingham
Birmingham’s Chinatown boasts a wide range of restaurants and interesting specialist supermarkets, and for those who are fond of curries, Birmingham is the capital of the ‘Balti’ – inexpensive Kashmiri cuisine served in a wok-like metal dish.
Birmingham is bursting with clubs playing anything from dance, house, drum and bass and jungle, to hard rock, 70s, 80s, lounge, soul, jazz and garage.
Birmingham lies at the heart of England and is surrounded by a wealth of beautiful countryside.
www.aston.ac.uk /birmingham   (2304 words)

  
 premierleague.com - BIRMINGHAM CITY v ASTON VILLA: ACTIM XI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
BIRMINGHAM CITY V ASTON VILLA: ACTIM XI Birmingham City and Aston Villa square up for an eagerly anticipated Barclays Premiership derby at St Andrews on Sunday.
The Birmingham captain was sent off last time out against Arsenal, but he has also demonstrated his worth to the side with 62 clearances and 29 interceptions.
Birmingham pair Jermaine Pennant (0.69, 199th) and Nicky Butt (0.58, 156th) make up the remainder of the midfield, although Butt will not feature against Blues' local rivals through suspension.
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 Soul Of America - Welcome to Birmingham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Birmingham represents the best of the New South in the way it forthrightly addresses its past, while urging us all to create a more positive future.
Across the street Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is, along with the Memphis Civil Rights Museum, a definitive place to explore the modern Civil Rights Movement in relation to American and world history.
Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau says, "Birmingham is a Southern city that is at once young, traditional, vibrant, friendly, and complex." That’s a fitting description of Birmingham in the new millennium.
www.soulofamerica.com /cityfldr/birm.html   (454 words)

  
 THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Birmingham is England's second largest city with a population of around one million.
The City is surrounded by a ring of industrial towns of which it is the commercial and financial center.
Birmingham is a diverse city with modern and impressive skyscrapers and fascinating areas rich in history just waiting for the visitor to discover.
homepages.tesco.net /~andy.oddjob/birmingh.htm   (1387 words)

  
 Vulcan Park - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The history of Vulcan is deeply tied to Birmingham's roots and its growth.
Vulcan Park is operated by Vulcan Park Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve Vulcan as a symbol for Birmingham, provide a dynamic educational experience in a public park setting, and serve as the gateway to the region.
Whether you are a guest to the Magic City or a Birmingham native, we invite you to visit our 10-acre grounds with free WiFi Internet access, experience the area from Vulcan's view, or tour Vulcan Center to learn Birmingham's past, present and promise for the future.
www.vulcanpark.org   (196 words)

  
 Birmingham City from Football365.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce believes his side's results will improve when the club's lengthy injury list has been reduced.
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has confirmed his interest in signing Austrian international Paul Scharner when the transfer window reopens in January.
Arsenal broke brilliant Birmingham goalkeeper Maik Taylor's heart with a lucky late goal to maintain their 100% home record this season and keep them clinging to the coat-tails of champions Chelsea with a 1-0 win.
www.football365.com /Homegrounds/Birmingham/News/index.shtml   (387 words)

  
 The Internet Football Grounds Guide - St Andrews, Birmingham City FC
The Club are in talks with Birmingham City Council about the feasibility of building a new 60,000 capacity stadium on the East side of the city.
It is worth bearing mind that a certain section of Birmingham fans are particularly passionate about their club and this can make for an intimidating atmosphere for away supporters.
Birmingham City's ground is about a 1/4 of a mile up this road on your left.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/park/yfh45/birming.htm   (2170 words)

  
 planetblues.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
BIRMINGHAM CITY have agreed new contracts with the midfield duo of Stephen Clemence and Neil Kilkenny.
BIRMINGHAM CITY midfielder David Dunn is setting his return to action date for the first team for the derby against...
BIRMINGHAM CITY are ready to open contract talks with young midfielder Neil Kilkenny...
birminghamcity.rivals.net   (231 words)

  
 Sporting Life - Football | Birmingham v Aston Villa : Birmingham News, Fixtures, Results, Match Reports, Stats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
OCTOBER 14: Birmingham boss Steve Bruce has insisted he is not taking a gamble by naming David Dunn in his squad.
OCTOBER 11: Birmingham midfielder David Dunn is hoping for a spot on the bench against Aston Villa on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 30: Birmingham boss Steve Bruce is facing the worst injury crisis he has experienced in his career.
www.sportinglife.com /football/premiership/birmingham/news   (531 words)

  
 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1920 with its first concert conducted by Sir Edward Elgar.
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is proud to present a concert of the Midlands’ most-loved music, as voted for in The Birmingham Post and on BBC Midlands Today.
www.cbso.co.uk   (486 words)

  
 Birmingham, cities, United States
The largest city in the state, it was long a leading iron and steel center, the “Pittsburgh of the South.” Industry has diversified since the 1970s to include textiles, chemicals, automotive parts, and aircraft production.
A leading “New South” city, Birmingham developed rapidly with the expansion of railroads and, connected with the Gulf of Mexico by canal, became a trade and communications center.
The city was the scene of unrest during the civil-rights struggles of the 1960s; on Sept. 15, 1963, four young fl girls were killed in a church bombing.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/us/A0807662.html   (467 words)

  
 Birmingham City Football Club : Birmingham City Football Club News Official & UnOfficial
Birmingham City Football Club manager Steve Bruce insists David Dunn is close to making a comeback, despite his continued absence.
Birmingham City Football Club boss Steve Bruce is disappointed with the decision to hand Nicky Butt and additional one-game suspension.
Birmingham City Football Club midfielder Nicky Butt has been fined £8,500 and handed a one-match ban for abusive and/or insulting language directed at a match official.
www.fansfc.com /birmingham   (440 words)

  
 The Birmingham Pledge is an effort to eliminate racial prejudice one person at a time.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Birmingham Pledge is an effort to eliminate racial prejudice one person at a time.
The Birmingham Pledge Foundation is pleased to announce the seventh annual Birmingham Pledge Week, September 11 - 17, 2005.
Presentation of the 2005 Birmingham Pledge Lifetime Achievement Awards to Morris Dees, founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Carolyn Mckinstry of the 16th Street Baptist Church.
www.birminghampledge.org   (815 words)

  
 Birmingham Hotels: City Inn Hotel Birmingham City Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
City Inn Birmingham hotel, situated in the heart of Brindleyplace, combines a passion for modern design and innovation with contemporary living.
In addition to 238 guest rooms, City Inn Birmingham boasts a stylish lounge bar, acclaimed modern European cuisine in City Café and two stylish terraces for relaxed alfresco dining.
Whether you are staying in Birmingham for business or a weekend break, City Inn provides the space to live, work and relax.
www.cityinn.com /birmingham   (182 words)

  
 Civil Rights Movement 1955-1965: Birmingham
Fred Shuttlesworth of Birmingham invited King and the SCLC to Birmingham, nicknamed "Bombingham" because it was the site of eighteen unsolved bombings in fl neighborhoods over a six-year span and of the vicious mob attack on the Freedom Riders on Mother's Day 1961.
Voters decided to rid the city of the three-man city commission and instead elect a mayor, mostly to force Bull Connor, commissioner of public safety and the man largely responsible for the attack on the Freedom Riders, to step down.
The city commission, however, refused to step down, leaving Birmingham with two city governments until the courts decided which was the legitimate one.
www.watson.org /~lisa/blackhistory/civilrights-55-65/birming.html   (872 words)

  
 Canals in and around Birmingham
There are 35 miles (60 km) of canals within the Birmingham city boundaries, of which most are navigable to explore at your leisure..
Extensive regeneration of the city's canals has taken place over recent years from dredging the water ways to enable the busy stream of narrowboats to the massive investment and construction of high quality city living accommodation, Standing in Centenary Square you are almost on an island.
Virtual Brum is an unofficial Birmingham UK website about the city which is also known as Brummagem or Brum.
www.virtualbrum.co.uk /canals.htm   (228 words)

  
 Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching Trusts in the United Kingdom with a reputation for excellent staff who provide high quality care from the following three hospitals.
Sandwell General Hospital and City Hospital are busy acute hospitals providing many specialist services and a full range of emergency services including Accident and Emergency at both sites.
It has the backing of the Birmingham and the Black Country Strategic Health Authority and was approved in July 2004 as a national priority scheme by the Department of Health.
www.swbh.nhs.uk   (429 words)

  
 Arsenal.com - The Official Arsenal Website
The Dutchman, who had just replaced Robert Pires, let fly with a speculative effort as Arsenal searched frantically for the winner their dominance had deserved.
Birmingham had a raft of injuries themselves but they started the game in style.
Just before the goal came, Birmingham had their best chance of the game.
www.arsenal.com /matchcommentary.asp?article=311970&title=Arsenal+Match+Commentary   (765 words)

  
 Birmingham AL. Birmingham Alabama City Guide and Yellow Pages. Birmingham Restaurants, Art, Music, Real Estate, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Birmingham’s attractions are The Alabama Theatre, Arlington House, Legion Field, Rickwood Field, Kelly Ingram Park, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Vulcan, Barber Motorsports Park, The Birmingham Botanical Garden, The Birmingham Zoo and Riverchase Galleria.
There is also Fair Park Arena, WorkPlay, The Wright Center Concert Hall, The McWane Center, The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, The Barber Museum of Motorsports, The Southern Museum of Flight, The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, The Bessemer Hall of History and the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences.
The educational sites of Birmingham include University of Alabama, Samford University, Birmingham-Southern College, Miles College, Lawson State Community College, Jefferson State Community College, Bessemer State Technical College, ITT Technical Institute and Virginia College of Birmingham.
www.HelloBirmingham.com   (663 words)

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