'The world knows Cadbury': here's what local Brummies think about the inventions that changed the world

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It is no surprise to us that Birmingham is a source of fantastic ingenuity and talent, we’ve recently had a look at 12 of the greatest gifts to the world from Birmingham and the West Midlands.

These inventions span all areas of life, such as: technology, banking, food, and music for us and the rest of the world.

But we were curious to find out which of these marvellous inventions do local residents on the streets of Birmingham consider to be the most significant.

One resident told us: “Culture, with the libraries, the theatre, the central area is really well developed, that’s one of Birmingham’s strengths.”

Another said: “It’s got to be Cadbury, hasn’t it...I don’t like chocolate but the world knows Cadbury.”

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