Birmingham is without doubt one of the most exciting places to live in the country.
The culture, nightlife, football clubs, music scene and history all contribute to making Brum a vibrant and thriving city.
Earlier this week, Government minister Heather Wheeler apologised for calling Birmingham “godawful”, and her comments rightly prompted a huge backlash with people defending Brum and its brilliance.
Birmingham Labour MP Jess Phillips also spoke out against Wheeler’s comments saying that it was “implied snobbery that was the real problem.”
So in support of the Second City, we’ve unearthed some brilliant and some surprising facts about our city which might just surprise you.
Let’s take a look.
Earlier this week, Government minister Heather Wheeler apologised for calling Birmingham “godawful”, and her comments rightly prompted a huge backlash with people defending Brum and its brilliance.