We've come to The Jewellery Quarter today on a top secret mission. Can't say what the mission is, said too much already, but we can say it is to do with our 25th Wedding Anniversary. It's a chance for Vicky to show off her new Autumn coat of which she is very proud (oh yes). Note small paper bag which contains the only purchase we can announce: two expresso mugs - a Xmas present for a work colleague.
Aha, so this is where all the autumnals are. Well, Birmingham is on a plateau (as David is always telling Vicky) so it does arrive that bit earlier.
All Along The Watchtower. Howard outside The Jewellery Quarter BR Station (we have come by car, of course). Might come by train next time if the roads are snowy.
David is an advocate of public transport if it means we get bigger popcorn portions.
An olde urinal. It is shut, of course.
Some history on said olde urinal.
Driven into the city centre now and this is the new Public Library which is coming along nicely. Unfortunately, it is probably even uglier than the old one that it will eventually replace. Even the autumnals can't save the day.
The Anti-capitalism camp has moved from Victoria Square to the Peace Park. Some of its inhabitants go home at night: that's an important, and reassuring, factoid for all readers of The Daily Mail.
Ironmongery detailing on the new Public Library building. Will we warm to the library eventually? Watch this space but don't hold yer breath.
