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| − | '''Birmingham''' is a city and metropolitan borough in the [[West Midlands]]. It is the second largest city by population in the [[UK]]. It rose to prominence in the 18th century as a centre of manufacturing, especially small and specialised trades. | + | '''Birmingham''' is a city and metropolitan borough in the [[West Midlands]] (originally in [[Warwickshire]]). It is the second largest city by population in the [[UK]]. It rose to prominence in the 18th century as a centre of manufacturing, especially small and specialised trades. The city boundaries have expanded considerably since the 18th century, most recently by absorbing [[Sutton Coldfield]] (still considered a separate locality for census purposes) in 1974. |
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Revision as of 12:32, 27 March 2013
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands (originally in Warwickshire). It is the second largest city by population in the UK. It rose to prominence in the 18th century as a centre of manufacturing, especially small and specialised trades. The city boundaries have expanded considerably since the 18th century, most recently by absorbing Sutton Coldfield (still considered a separate locality for census purposes) in 1974.
LGBT history
There was a Birmingham CHE Group.
The Birmingham Gay Village, near the Chinese Quarter, is mainly located around Hurst Street.
Birmingham LGBT Community Trust was set up in 2002, with the aim of reinvigorating the diverse LGBT community in the city.[1]
Boot Women is a local women's walking group.
In 2011 Symon Hill walked from Birmingham to London, as a pilgrimage of repentance for homophobia.
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