Selly Oak
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Selly Oak is a suburban area in south-west Birmingham, England, located approximately 5 miles from the city centre. Named after a prominent oak tree that once stood at a major crossroads, the area enc
Bristol Road with Old Joe in the background (2009)
Aerial view of the railway bridge (nearest to camera) and canal aqueduct, over the diverted A38, taken in January 2013
Former tram, later bus depot, now storage units
The Worcester and Birmingham Canal in Selly Oak
Bournville
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Bournville is a 19th century model village on the southwest side of Birmingham, England, founded by the Quaker Cadbury family for employees at its Cadbury's factory, and designed to be a "garden" vill
The shops around The Green
The packing room at Bournville, circa 1903
Rowheath lake with pavilion in the background
Bournville Rest House was built to celebrate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of George and Elizabeth Cadbury, and was paid for by the employees of Cadbury Brothers Ltd. The design is by William Alexander Harvey, who was architect of many of the buildings on the estate and is based on the 17th century Yarn Market in Dunster, Somerset. Currently, the building is used by Bournville Village Trust for free public exhibitions.