I've recently been up in Birmingham with one of my best friends. She's been at uni here for a year now so was my personal tour guide for the weekend. First stop, right at the very top of the city library (that interesting abstract building in the pictures) is a peaceful Secret Garden. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city you can see for miles and miles, surrounded by colourful plants and glass. Next stop, The Custard Factory - not an actual factory that makes custard, unfortunately - a shopping arcade basically invisible unless you know its there. It's full of colourful flags and buildings, cute little vintage and independent shops, such a hidden gem.
ellie x
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