I prefer the London Selfridges for shopping. But to look at this one takes the prize. And it has helped to regenerate Birmingham city centre, which is now a pleasant place to eat, shop and stroll.
I completely agree with you, London is a better place for shopping. I prefer broad street for eating joints, you get variety there. But Brum will remain close to my heart and London is just magical.
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Love it – great shot.
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Oh it’s the hubcap building. I know some people love this but the only thing I like about it is that there’s a Krispy Kreme inside it 🙂
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I love it, but I love Krispy Kreme too!
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Is this Birmingham Bullring??
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Yes, well spotted! It’s Selfridges, it looks down onto the old bull ring area, where Woolworths was.
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Have pretty memories of this place. my kind of place that is. Glad you put the pic 🙂
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I prefer the London Selfridges for shopping. But to look at this one takes the prize. And it has helped to regenerate Birmingham city centre, which is now a pleasant place to eat, shop and stroll.
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I completely agree with you, London is a better place for shopping. I prefer broad street for eating joints, you get variety there. But Brum will remain close to my heart and London is just magical.
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