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	Encyclopedia: Birmingham, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Birmingham is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the UK, with large populations from the Caribbean and Indian sub-continent: according to the 2001 census, 25.6% 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.
		Birmingham is by far the UK's largest manufacturing and engineering centre, employing over 100,000 people in the industry and contributing billions to the national economy with two of the largest car plants in Britain, MG Rover and Jaguar, not counting Land Rover in nearby Solihull.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Birmingham,-England (3672 words)

	Encyclopedia: West Midlands (county) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Birmingham, Wolverhampton, the Black Country and Solihull together form the largest conurbation in the UK outside London, with a combined population of around 2.27 million.
		Birmingham and Coventry were traditionally in Warwickshire; Wolverhampton and most of the Black Country were in Staffordshire and some of the Black Country was in Worcestershire, many of these were administered as county boroughs.
		Birmingham International Airport (IATA: BHX, ICAO: EGBB) is a major airport located on the border of the city of Birmingham and borough of Solihull (and mostly in the latter) in the West Midlands, England.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/West-Midlands-(county) (4638 words)

	Read about Birmingham at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Birmingham and learn about Birmingham here! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Birmingham is served by a number of major roads such as, the M6 motorway, the M40, the M5, the M42 motorway and the M6 Toll.
		Birmingham Conservatoire, now part of the UCE, was established over 100 years ago and is recognised as one of the major national colleges of music which focuses on performance and composition.
		Birmingham Town Hall and was the sixteenth President of The Birmingham and Midland Institute.
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Birmingham (5042 words)

	Guardian \| Sunbather stabbed to death in square
		Rosemarie Ross, from Aldridge, Birmingham, was soaking up the spring heatwave at lunchtime on Saturday as she relaxed in Centenary Square, Birmingham.
		Paramedics called to Centenary Square managed to revive Ms Ross and she was taken to Birmingham's city hospital in Winson Green where doctors battled for five hours to save her life.
		Detective Sergeant Steven Smith said: "The victim was sunbathing with her friend in Centenary Square when for no reason she was attacked by a man with a knife and received one stab wound, which proved fatal." Police said a knife had been found in a canal in the area.
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4186063-103690,00.html (426 words)

	John Baskerville
		John Baskerville (January 28, 1706 - January 8, 1775) was a printer in Birmingham, and an associate of some of the members of the Lunar Society.
		It is thought that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who once lived in Birmingham, may have borrowed his name for one of his Sherlock Holmes stories, The Hound of the Baskervilles.
		When a canal was built through the land he was placed in storage in a warehouse for several years before being secretly deposited in the crypt of Christ Church, Birmingham.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/j/jo/john_baskerville.html (303 words)

	Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands,UK
		Centenary Square is one of Birmingham's newest public squares.
		It is a popular meeting place and walkway between Broad Street and the canal area and those passing on foot to the city centre.
		From Centenary Square head for the Library and walk through the arcade into Chamberlain Square, Victoria Square and the city centre.
	www.birminghamuk.com /centenary.htm (156 words)

	Encyclopedia: Centenary Square (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A gilded bronze statue of Boulton, Watt and Murdoch by William Bloye stood until recently on a plinth of Portland stone, outside the Register Office, in Birmingham, England.
		Raymond Mason is a Birmingham (England) born sculptor who trained at the Birmingham School of Arts and Crafts under William Bloye.
		Birmingham Rep (formerly Birmingham Repertory Theatre) is a theatre in Birmingham, England.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Centenary-Square (271 words)

	Centenary Square, Birmingham \| MyTravelGuide.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Centenary Square is the focal point of Birmingham's New Year's Eve celebrations, which involve a huge firework display every year.
		The floor of the square is laid out to resemble a Persian carpet and leads to a controversial sculpture called Forward by Raymond Mason.
		Since the square was opened in 1991 it has been popular with both tourists and locals, providing a perfect place to relax just minutes from the bustling city centre.
	www.mytravelguide.com /attractions/profile.jsp?objectid=78764705 (331 words)

	BBC - Birmingham Features - The Birmingham Wheel is back!
		Birmingham's answer to the London Eye is finally in place in Centenary Square and will be open to the public on the 21st October 2004 until Sunday 27th February 2005.
		Centenary Square will play host to a high-tech 60-metre observation wheel, but as this time it is a new wheel it boasts larger glass gondolas which are fully heated and air conditioned and with a capacity to seat up to eight people.
		Jonathan Shipley, a director of World Tourist Attractions, says: "We are delighted to be returning to Birmingham having enjoyed such a successful stay in Centenary Square earlier this year.
	www.bbc.co.uk /birmingham/features/2004/10/birmingham_wheel.shtml (271 words)

	Centenary Square, Birmingham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Named in celebration of the centenary of Birmingham 's city status (1989).
		Here is the tracklisting for Perfect Square, which was filmed on 7/19/03 in Wiesbaden, Germany:1.
		IF Lizzie lived next door, she's have taken this poor waif under her wings and taught this Papa a thing or two!No, blunt instruments are not used in this brilliant adaptation of the James novel, directed with equal aplomb by Agnieszka Holland, they injure...
	www.freeglossary.com /Centenary_Square,_Birmingham (392 words)

	icBirmingham - Soccer fans in drunken rampage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		He stressed that the public disorder in Broad Street was not repeated in Centenary Square.
		The celebratory atmosphere was spoilt as soon as the second French goal went in with bottles being hurled at the 50ft screen in Centenary Square.
		Another eye witness in the Walkabout Bar, opposite Centenary Square, said: “The motorists driving down Broad Street were trying to get away, but there were hundreds of fans chasing after them, and jumping on top of the cars.
	icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk /0100news/0100localnews/tm_objectid=14332027&method=full&siteid=50002&headline=soccer-fans-in-drunken-rampage-name_page.html (655 words)

	Birmingham Sightseeing - The Best Sightseeing in Birmingham, UK - England - 10Best
		Description: "Forward" is a statue by Birmingham native Raymond Mason which commemorates the progress made by the people of his home city.
		The metals are formulated and cast on-site, and the consistent quality has led to this mint's reputation as a top producer of medals and commemorative tokens.
		Description: Birmingham is celebrated for having more canals than Venice, and visitors may take a boating trip up the canals.
	www.10best.com /Birmingham,UK_-_England/Leisure_Activities/Sightseeing/index.html?businessID=17373 (828 words)

	The Hound of Baskerville (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Baskerville House Contemporary color photograph of building in Centenary Square, Birmingham, UK.
		John Baskerville Reproduction of fl-and-white sketch of the artist.
		Industry and Genius: Monument to John Baskerville Monument in Centenary Square, Birmingham, UK.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-The_Hound_of_Baskerville.html (223 words)

	SSE Audio Group - Company - Audio production services, sound equipment design, manufacture and hire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Birmingham city centre was buzzing with art and culture last weekend as the seventh annual ArtsFest took place.
		Centenary Square particularly stole the show with its two stages of entertainment.
		SSE Hire have supplied audio systems for the Centenary Square stages since ArtsFest began in 1998 and continued this year, using a Nexo GeoT PA system with Geo S delay speaker positions.
	www.sse-hire.co.uk /company/review-16-9-2.shtml (246 words)

	Picture Postcards of Birmingham, UK.
		in Victoria Square, with the Council House in the background.
		in Chamberlain Square, with the Council House in the background.
		by Raymond Mason, in Centenary Square with Baskerville House in the background.
	www.davidsemporium.co.uk /_postcards.html (274 words)

	The Birmingham Wheel in Centenary Square.
		The Ferris Wheel is not a permanant feature of Birmingham having arrived in our city from Paris where it was last located.
		The Wheel is owned by World Tourist Attractions Ltd and the wheel was recently transported from Paris to Birmingham on 22 trucks.
		The company put this embarassing hitch down to technical difficulties and it is unlikely that this commentary will change due to the short duration of the wheel's stay in Birmingham City.
	www.birminghamuk.com /bigwheel.htm (224 words)

	Steam, the canals and pollution
		There are two views dating from 1847 and showing how polluting, steam-powered mills and factories clustered along the canal banks, causing the central area of Birmingham to become very polluted and leading to the flight of the middle class.
		Although it doesn't show up on the picture, there were two big canal basins in what is now Centenary Square.
		The Warwick Bar, where the Birmingham Canal met the Warwick and Birmingham, which in 1929 merged with several other canals to become the Grand Union Canal linking Birmingham and London.
	jquarter.members.beeb.net /more2.htm (302 words)

	Brum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Contrary to most people's misconceptions, the City of Birmingham (England's second city) and the surrounding countryside is a great place to live.
		Situated on one of Birmingham's many canals, this area has been completely renovated over the last few years.
		Birmingham is also known as the "Capital of the Balti".
	medweb.bham.ac.uk /HTTP/depts/ophth/NewLive.html (144 words)

	Boulton Watt And Murdoch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A statue of Boulton, Watt and Murdoch by William Bloye stood until recently, outsde the Regsoter Office, in Birmingham, England.
		It is known locally as 'The Golden Boys' or 'The Carpet Salesmen', after its colour, and the partially-rolled-up plan of a steam engine which they are examining.
		The statue has been removed for restoration, and is then planned to be relocated across the road in Centenary Square.
	www.wikiverse.org /boulton-watt-and-murdoch (128 words)

	Reggae Rockz 2005 on 9 September at Centenary Square, Birmingham, UK.
		Handsworth's very own Steel Pulse are one of reggae music's most successful and popular bands around the globe and this year celebrate 30 years of infectious rhythms and a commitment to fighting injustice through their socially-conscious messages.
		Steel Pulse's appearances in the UK are rare, so their return to Birmingham to woo the city public at Reggae Rockz made it a night to remember.
		Centenary Square rockz to the soundz of reggae, ska and 2-Tone in a free open-air concert presented by Symphony Hall to raise the curtain on Birmingham Artsfest 2005, the UK's largest free arts festival.
	www.andybrouwer.co.uk /reggaerockz.html (798 words)

	International Convention Centre, Birmingham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The International Convention Centre is a major conference venue in Birmingham England.
		The centre includes Symphony Hall and is adjacent to Centenary Square.
		It is on the site of Bingley the world's first purpose- built exhibition hall in 1850.
	www.freeglossary.com /International_Convention_Centre,_Birmingham (275 words)

	Centenary Square, Birmingham - Free Pictures - FreeFoto.Com
		The square, with its works of art, paving, railings and lamps, was designed by artist Tess Jaray.
		Raymond Mason's Forward statue shows Birmingham and its people moving from an industrial past into a new age.
		Spirit of Enterprise by Tom Lomax is a water sculpture outside the Repertory Theatre.
	www.freefoto.com /browse.jsp?id=1046-06-2 (188 words)

	Islamic Relief - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		As part of Refugee Week, Islamic Relief are rebuilding one of their Afghan camps in Centenary Square, Birmingham from 21-23 June 2002.
		Visitors to the display will have the opportunity to sample nutrition packs, and try to carry water buckets in order to gain some insight into the lives of over 35 million refugees and displaced people around the world.
		During the weekend Centenary Square will also come alive with music, dance, fashion, art and crafts and food for the thousands of revellers who are expected to attend the free events which are part of 'Celebrating Sanctuary'.
	www.islamic-relief.com /Uk/refugeeweek.htm (286 words)

	The Royal Family > The Queen's Golden Jubilee > Jubilee Journal > West Midlands day one
		In the building, which is the size of six international football pitches, The Queen and Prince Philip visited Thinktank, Birmingham's new museum of science and discovery.
		On arrival at the Symphony Hall, The Queen and Prince Philip were guests of honour at a gala concert.
		Participants in a diverse bill were the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Youth Chorus, Birmingham Royal Ballet, City organist Thomas Trotter, gospel singers Nu Life and Asian folk drummers the Dhol Blasters.
	www.royal.gov.uk /textonly/Page1490.asp (759 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| World Cup fever sets in
		World Cup fever is gripping the country on Sunday as pubs, public squares, homes and even churches screen England's opening game against Sweden.
		Paul Cumbers, from Sheffield, is one of about 2,000 watching the match in Centenary Square, Birmingham.
		Kevin Brown, head of events at Birmingham City Council, said: "We are all quite excited about the England game on our three giant screens in Centenary Square."
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/uk_news/england/2021287.stm (683 words)

	Birmingham Photographs - Centenary Square, ICC at Dusk
		Birmingham Photographs - Centenary Square, ICC at Dusk
		This sample image is copyright Birmingham Picture Library.
		You may download it for use in roughs and mock-ups only.
	www.bplphoto.co.uk /imagefiles/PigScan/pages/2000-074.html (45 words)

	Centenary Square -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Centenary Square -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		Centenary Square is a public square in central (A city in central England; 2nd largest English city and an important industrial and transportation center) Birmingham, named in celebration of the centenary of Birmingham achieving city status (in 1989).
		The square is a work of art in itself, with paving, railings and lamps designed by artist (Click link for more info and facts about Tess Jaray) Tess Jaray.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ce/centenary_square.htm (139 words)

	Image:Birmingham (UK) skyline - Centenary Square 640.jpg - Freepedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Taken by Andy G from the Roue De Paris 7 Feb 2004.
		Shows the cylindrical Rotunda at far right, Hall of Memory war memorial to the fore, fl and red rectilinear Copthorne Hotel behind with the Central Library in the centre (looks like an "incinerator for burning books", said Prince Charles).
		The clock tower of the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and columns of the classical Town Hall are visible, as is Baskerville House, scaffolded, to the left.
	en.freepedia.org /Image:Birmingham_(UK)_skyline_-_Centenary_Square_640.jpg.html (116 words)

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