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Birmingham ( (listen) BUR-ming-əm) is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. It is the second-largest city, urban area and metropolitan area in both England and the United Kingdom, with roughly 1.1 million inhabitants within the city area, 2.8 million inhabitants within the urban area, and 3.6 million inhabitants within the metropolitan area. The city proper is the most populated English local government district. Birmingham is commonly referred to as the "second city of the United Kingdom", although whether Manchester or Birmingham is Britain's second city is disputable.Located in the West Midlands county and region in England, approximately 100 miles (160 km) from Central London, Birmingham, as one of the United Kingdom's major cities, is considered to be the social, cultural, financial, and commercial centre of the Midlands. Distinctively, Birmingham only has small rivers flowing through it, mainly the River Tame and its tributaries River Rea and River Cole – one of the closest main rivers is the Severn, approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of the city centre.
Historically a market town in Warwickshire in the medieval period, Birmingham grew during the 18th century during the Midlands Enlightenment and during the Industrial Revolution, which saw advances in science, technology, and economic development, producing a series of innovations that laid many of the foundations of modern industrial society. By 1791, it was being hailed as "the first manufacturing town in the world". Birmingham's distinctive economic profile, with thousands of small workshops practising a wide variety of specialised and highly skilled trades, encouraged exceptional levels of creativity and innovation and provided an economic base for prosperity that was to last into the final quarter of the 20th century. The Watt steam engine was invented in Birmingham.The resulting high level of social mobility also fostered a culture of political radicalism which, under leaders from Thomas Attwood to Joseph Chamberlain, was to give it a political influence unparalleled in Britain outside London, and a pivotal role in the development of British democracy. From the summer of 1940 to the spring of 1943, Birmingham was bombed heavily by the German Luftwaffe in what is known as the Birmingham Blitz. The damage done to the city's infrastructure, in addition to a deliberate policy of demolition and new building by planners, led to extensive urban regeneration in subsequent decades.
Birmingham's economy is now dominated by the service sector. The city is a major international commercial centre and an important transport, retail, events and conference hub. Its metropolitan economy is the second-largest in the United Kingdom with a GDP of $121.1bn (2014). Its five universities, including the University of Birmingham, make it the largest centre of higher education in the country outside London. Birmingham's major cultural institutions – the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the Library of Birmingham and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts – enjoy international reputations, and the city has vibrant and influential grassroots art, music, literary and culinary scenes. The city will host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. As of 2014, Birmingham is the fourth-most visited city in the UK by people from foreign nations.

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  1. C

    Plumbing experience, plumbers mate, apprentice

    My name is Chanel i’m 19 years old i’ve just finished my level 2 plumbing course and i’m looking for an apprenticeship or someone who could take me out a couple days of the week to help me get more experience. I did 1 week of work experience at equans doing maintenance but i wouldn’t mind...
  2. Jonnyh88

    Heating engineer that understands single pipe systems, Birmingham UK

    I have inherited a single pipe central heating system in a large old victorian house, powered by a Worcster Greenstar 8000 and controlled by Honeywell Total Connect. The installer will not return my calls, and the system is not working efficiently. I need someone that can come and help sort it...
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    URGENT Looking for work with plumber in Birmingham

    Looking for experience in Birmingham working with a plumber, I’ve got around a month of experience shadowing a plumber. I’ve completed my level 3 plumbing course not to long ago. Please be in contact thank you for you time.
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    URGENT G3 plumber required in Birmingham for Heatrae Sadia multipoint 50 repair

    Hi, Looking for a G3 qualified and experienced plumber to take a look at one of our Heatrae Sadia multipoint 50 units sited above ceiling in office toilets,we have an issue were there is constant running water through the tundish. B31 area. cheers
  5. K

    Hi I'm 20 years old and I am a fully qualified plumber and looking for a apprenticeship.

    My names Keir Wheeler and I'm 20 years old and I have recently finished my level 3 plumbing course. I have plenty of experience with companies like fortem in Birmingham and abs heating in Gloucester. I am now looking for an apprenticeship to start my career as a plumber and eventually gas engineer.
  6. king of pipes

    What on earth is happening in Birmingham

    Sitting here watching the early morning new there seems to have been violent behaviour in the city centre between groups of people , this is not acceptable behaviour and especially as the infection rate is climbing our medical professionals have more than enough to deal with right now , your...
  7. Dan

    The Tiling Show - 12th April @ Hilton Birmingham Metropole - Free Entry

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    In need of a mentor "ACS" Langley, Birmingham

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  9. Hugbru

    Companies in Birmingham

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    New DIY'er in Birmingham

    hi all Just thought I'd drop in and say hi, not a qualified/expert in the plumbing world but not a useless person either I'm here to soak up all the tips and tricks, product views and opinions as well as the knowledge. Looking forward to it Kind regards
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    plumbing vacancies with in the Birmingham or Stratford upon Avon

    Hi all. Any plumbing vacancies with in the Birmingham or Stratford upon Avon by any chance? Thanks guys.
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    Anyone interested in being my Gas Safe mentor in the Birmingham area?

    Hi my names David, I'm thirty and looking for a career change, and I'm looking at becoming a registered Gas Safe plumbing and heating engineer. I am looking for someone to help show me the ropes as part of the training that I am looking to do to become gas safe registered like yourself, as...
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    Wanted Plumber to cover south birmingham

    I need a plumber to cover south Birmingham for me, suit a recently qualified person as it will be mostly basic stuff, taps swaps, shower swaps, I can help with Gas safe training and will provide a van tools if you havent got one. Money wise you'll be a sub contractor at first, so it will be a...
  14. quality

    Birmingham

    Anyone around B40 area who fancies a pint or two I'm here all week
  15. jonnyswamp

    Birmingham

    10 of us (5 couples) have booked a hotel for a couple of nights (Fri, Sat) in Brum the beginning of April I'm not over the moon, as I had a fishing trip booked out of Weymouth the same weekend, however missus Swamp decided I preferred a weekend away with her more than the lads I didn't complain...
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    Plumber in birmingham (south)

    Looking for some one to take on birmingham work for me, must be good with people no need for gas but could help with training for acs. Cheers martin helpfulplumber (check the site out)
  17. J

    Looking for volutary work in birmingham.

    Hello, I am 22 and am currently employed as a labourer but looking for a voluntary role within which I will be able to utilise my Plumbing level 2 qualification. I can drive and am willing to graft, do not mind heavy lifting/ carrying but will need to work of a weekend unless offered a paid job...
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    Looking for a Gas Safe guy in North Birmingham

    Hi I am replacing my current range cooker. I want to use a commercial gas oven in it's place. I have a large house and therefore a large domestic combi boiler. I need someone qualified to take a look at my system and advise on whether or not my existing internal gas line is sufficient for...
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    650 polypipe white waste fitting £66 in birmingham

    bit of a feck up i bid and won a bulk load of fittings on ebay thinking i could collect last week but the seller had gone on holiday and they are now to far for me to collect im going to try to get them to send but if theres someone close to birmingham wants to collect i could contact them and...
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    Able skills Birmingham

    Hello I am new to this forum, I am looking for people who have trained previously at the able skills site in Birmingham, I am a qualified plasterer and tiler and I am looking to book a course at this training centre in plumbing and gas, I am looking to be qualified in this industry, and get...
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