Brindleyplace

Brindleyplace (often written Brindley Place) is a large mixed-use canalside development, near the centre of Birmingham, England. Named after the 18th century engineer James Brindley it was developed from the mid 1990s onwards. Download high resolution version (1000x582, 209 KB)The canals at Brindleyplace in central Birmingham. ... Download high resolution version (1000x582, 209 KB)The canals at Brindleyplace in central Birmingham. ... The Canal du Midi in Toulouse, France Canals are man-made waterways, usually connecting existing lakes, rivers, or oceans. ... This article is about the city in England. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... James Brindley. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The area occupied by Brindleyplace was, at the height of Birmingham's industrial past, the site of factories, however, by the 1970s as Britain's manufacturing went into decline, the factories closed down and the buildings lay derelict for many years.

Birmingham City Council's aim was to create an environment of water features, walkways and new office and leisure buildings, that would open out onto the adjacent canal. Local Government History Most of Birmingham was historically a part of Warwickshire, though the modern city also includes villages and towns formerly in Staffordshire or Worcestershire. ...

Three Brindleyplace

Brindleyplace is now also home to the National Sea Life Centre, the Ikon Gallery of art and Number 9 The Gallery (and many stylish bars and restaraunts). Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1168x1760, 496 KB) Three Brindleyplace, Birmingham, 2004-12-28. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1168x1760, 496 KB) Three Brindleyplace, Birmingham, 2004-12-28. ... The National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham, England is an aquarium with over 60 displays of freshwater and marine life. ... This article or section should be merged with The Ikon Gallery in the prestigious Brindleyplace area of Birmingham was set-up to encourage the public to engage in contemporary art. ...

The development and the surrounding canal apartments is being completed at an estimated cost of around £400 million.

The site covers 17 acres (69,000 m²) of mixed use redevelopment on a grand scale - the UK's largest such project. The National Indoor Arena and bustling bars of Broad Street are nearby and it is easily accessible and within walking distance of the main bus and train routes. The National Indoor Arena (opened in 1991) is situated in Birmingham, England is the countrys leading indoor sports arena as well as being host to many other events such as music concerts. ... Broad Street is a major thoroughfare to the immediate West of Birmingham city centre. ...

External link

• Brindleyplace website