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This article is about the city in England. For the city in Alabama, see Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan district in the West Midlands, England. Over one million people live in Birmingham, making it the United Kingdom's second most populated city.
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History
Birmingham began as a small town in 1166. Many industries were developed in Birmingham during the 18th and 19th centuries. These included making weapons and food. Queen Victoria gave city status to Birmingham in 1889. It played a big role in the war effort in the First and Second World Wars. However, industry has been falling apart since the end of the war.
Places to visit
- Cadbury's World
- The 'Bull-Ring' shopping centre
- The ICC
- The National Sea-Life Centre
- The NIA
- The NEC
Famous people from Birmingham
- Jeff Lynne, musician and record producer, co-founder of Electric Light Orchestra
- Ozzy Osbourne, a singer, and Black Sabbath, the rock group he was once a member of
- Judas Priest, rock group
- Bill Oddie, television personality
- Geoff Bunn, artist
- UB40, pop group
- Duran Duran, pop group
- Moody Blues, pop group
- The Move, pop group
- Wizzard, pop group
- Steve Windwood, pop group
Other websites
- Birmingham City Council
- Birmingham tourism site
- Wiki site for Birmingham area
- Birmingham Garden Sheds
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