Whether it’s the art and culture, diversity, music scene or just the people - there are so many reasons the people of Birmingham love their city.
The Commonwealth Games last summer helped to show the world why Brum is so brilliant, with opening and closing ceremonies celebrating the city’s history.
The city is renowned for its art, culture and music and Brummies are also proud of being such a multicultural city. Birmingham has become an exciting place to live for many in recent years.
The city is a brilliant place to live and work for youngsters and our city has the youngest population in the continent, with under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of our population.
And being one of the UK’s biggets cities, it’s no surprise that many inventions that are key to our day to day life were also thought of and made in Birmingham.
So with all of this in mind, we’ve decided to take a look at what Birmingham has given to the world over the years.
Let’s take a look
17. Vaccum cleaner
Walter Griffiths developed an improved manual vacuum cleaner in Birmingham, England in 1905. His invention was the first vaccum cleaner which resembled the models we have today | National World
18. Aston Villa Football Club
The Villa are of course one of England’s most decorated football clubs. Formed in 1874, the club has won the Football League First Division seven times, FA Cup seven times, and is one of only of five English clubs to have won the European Cup (1982). | (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
19. Wimbledon trophy
The Wimbledon men’s and ladies’ singles trophies were both made in Birmingham. The iconic pieces of silverware were made by the city’s silversmiths Elkington and Co. Photo: Clive Brunskill
20. Windscreen wipers
Birmingham manufacturer Mills Munitions became the first British company to bring in windscreen wipers in the early 1920s. | DPA/AFP via Getty Images