Fun interactive map reveals the Birmingham locations behind hit songs - see it here
The new, interactive map reveals dozens of real places in and around Birmingham that have featured in hit songs, music videos and album artwork - and how to get there by train
The interactive map containing hundreds of places featured in the songs, music artwork and music videos of Britain's favourite artists has been released by National Rail.
It reveals dozens of places across Birmingham and the Midlands featured. It is being released alongside new research showing how intrinsic music is to those who reside in the city.
Locations in Birmingham include Rum Runner Nightclub, featured in the music video for the Duran Duran song Rum Runner, and St Philip’s Square, used as a key location for the music video to Caught in My Shadow by The Wonder Stuff.
The new map features other locations across Birmingham with a connection to iconic artists such as The Streets, ELO and many more.
Locations such as the Bullring and King’s Heath feature - revealing the stories connecting these Birmingham spots to famous artists.
In addition, National Rail has launched a new series of audio guides, presented by legendary broadcaster Jo Whiley. The guides cover key geographical areas of Britain and reveal the links they have with a range of homegrown and international acts - plus how music fans can explore these locations by train.
Birmingham of course features again - with an insightful and revealing musical guide to The Midlands. Rail travellers can hear the stories that go behind the nightclubs, streets and landmarks that inspired legends from Black Sabbath to Lotto Boyzz.
Click on the map here