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  • Ironbridge - A small town, situated 30 miles NW of Birmingham, 5 miles from J4 off the M54. Considered by some as the 'Birthplace of Industry', it was developed during the Industrial Revolution in the 18th Century. Famous for the 'first-ever' cast iron bridge, spanning the River Severn, it also has many other attractions and museums illustrating the industrial history of the local area. For further information try www.ironbridge.org.uk

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    Museums & Galleries: Barber Institute of Fine Arts...
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  • Barber Institute of Fine Arts - With works by Gainsborough, Turner, Monet, Renoir, Degas and many others, this is one of the world's finest small galleries (and it's FREE!)....located near main entrance to Birmingham University on Edgbaston Park Road, off A38 (Bristol Road) - Birmingham Open Top Bus Tour stops here, or catch train to University station, and walk through University campus...for more details www.barber.org.uk

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    Comments for CarolynShort about Birmingham
    AGHIOS Thu Nov 27, 2003 09:13 UTC
     Theres not many that can make B`ham sound like a nice place to visit...But you did a great job...lol
    J_P_B Thu Jan 9, 2003 10:29 UTC
     Excellent off the beaten path info - I didn't know about the Barber Institute of Fine Arts and I've lived here all my life!
    MURRA Thu Feb 28, 2002 17:44 UTC
     good outline on britain
    bonio Thu Jan 24, 2002 18:56 UTC
     didn`t know there was so much to Brum!!
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