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Chamberlain Square
Chamberlain Square or Chamberlain Place is a public square in central Birmingham, England, named after statesman and notable mayor of Birmingham, Joseph Chamberlain. The Victorian square was drastically remodelled in the 1970s, with most of the Victorian buildings demolished and the construction of the Brutalist Central Library. Re-landscaping occurred most recently when the square was closed to the public for five years until March 2021 for remodelling as part of the Paradise scheme. Its features include: * Chamberlain Memorial *Birmingham Council House (side elevation) *Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery *Birmingham Town Hall *One and Two Chamberlain Square Statues and monuments *Chamberlain Memorial - In honour of the public service Joseph Chamberlain gave to the city of Birmingham, the memorial fountain was unveiled in his presence on 10 October 1880 as the centrepiece of the new public square. The high memorial was designed by John Henry Chamberlain (no relation). and st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamberlain Square
Chamberlain Square or Chamberlain Place is a public square in central Birmingham, England, named after statesman and notable mayor of Birmingham, Joseph Chamberlain. The Victorian square was drastically remodelled in the 1970s, with most of the Victorian buildings demolished and the construction of the Brutalist Central Library. Re-landscaping occurred most recently when the square was closed to the public for five years until March 2021 for remodelling as part of the Paradise scheme. Its features include: * Chamberlain Memorial *Birmingham Council House (side elevation) *Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery *Birmingham Town Hall *One and Two Chamberlain Square Statues and monuments *Chamberlain Memorial - In honour of the public service Joseph Chamberlain gave to the city of Birmingham, the memorial fountain was unveiled in his presence on 10 October 1880 as the centrepiece of the new public square. The high memorial was designed by John Henry Chamberlain (no relation). and st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
