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Brum vs Belfast #14: Rivers

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | 2 Comments

This is my last one of these.  And I’ve saved my favourite thing until last.  Now I have a great affinity with the River Rea, that runs right the way through Digbeth.  So much so that with John Mostyn,  Adam … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #13: Social Media Scenes

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

Andy Mabbett asked how Belfast Social Media Surgeries and Cafe’s are doing.  Now, I don’t know much about Belfast’s social media scene but I was lucky enough to meet someone who did – Phil O’Kane, a Belfast photographer who took … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #12: Old Pubs

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Answering Michael Grimes’ question, ‘which is the oldest pub and which is better’. Now, there’s actually a bit of debate around this in Belfast.  McHugh’s, near the Albert Clock, boasts of being the oldest pub as it opened in 1711. … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #11: Samsons

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

I have a cat called Samson.  Here he is, next to my Flip camera: He’s a lot sweeter than he looks and makes a great size scale.  Using cats as size scales is my patented Genius Technique, which has been … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #10: Faunography

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

There’s a surprising amount of animal life on the urban streets of Digbeth.  So much so, I made a map out of it with the help of Pete Ashton’s photography: I wasn’t expecting to find much faunography in Belfast.  How … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #9: Stroke Inducing Breakfasts

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

I’m answering Shona McQuillan’s question here. Regular readers will know I’m no stranger to these.  I was a tad ill after my Digbeth Week of Breakfasts, done with local historian Richard Trengrouse to bring to you the world of Digbeth’s … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #8: Getgoods

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

As far as I know, Birmingham currently only has 1 Getgood – myself.  There was a guy called Adam Getgood who went to Birmingham University but I think he’s moved away since graduating.  It seems I’m on my lonesome. (Let … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #7: Sculpure Women

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

In Birmingham we have the Floozie in the Jacuzzi that sits in Victoria Square, created by artist Dhruva Mistry: In Belfast’s Thanksgiving Square there’s The Thing With The Ring (actually called The Beacon of Hope by artist Andy Scott). She’s … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #6: Emo Hang-outs

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Michael Grimes posed the question: Where do the emo kids hang out in Belfast? Well, we all know where they hang out in Birmingham, on the lawn surrounding St Philip’s Cathedral: But in Belfast they hang out in Custom House … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #5: Vintage Shops

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

I was a little worried when I came home from Belfast.  You see, I set out from Birmingham feeling sure we would win this one, what with COW Vintage on Digbeth High St and Urban Village and all.  I faltered, … Continue reading →

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