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The Spotted Dog « Inspiraculum – Artist Melinda Scwakhofer talks about her visit to Digbeth and discovering the Spotted Dog. She took some brilliant photos whilst she was there which culminated in this artwork commissioned by landlord John Tighe, which … Continue reading

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Links for November 1st

Galvanized, or How to Embed a Picasa Slideshow into WordPress – Melinda Schwakhofer does this using her fantastic photos of the derelict Arkinstall Galvanizing Factory in Digbeth. ‘I walked around all three floors, including the catwalk, the spooky boys’ locker … Continue reading

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Links for October 9th

Plus International Design Festival – Now’s you last chance to make your application to exhibit, speak or run a workshop at the 2008 Plus International Design Festival. All proposals must be made via the Plus website (www.youplusus.net) by midnight Friday … Continue reading

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Links for October 8th

Last Round! – Melinda Schwakhofer bought a round of drinks with Art Money during her visit here, which got landlord John Tighe into the Birmingham Evening Mail for being the first Birmingham business to accept it as payment. I’m holding … Continue reading

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Links for September 10th

Lizzy Piffany Digbeth Lost Heritage Project – Liz’ pictures of the project on her Myspace account. In her words, “A group of protesters squatted the Kingfield Heath building on Bradford Street for a weekend in April, took loads of piccies, … Continue reading

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Links for September 9th

Flickr: Brett Wilde’s stuff tagged with digbeth – This guy has some truly beautiful images of Digbeth. When I read his incredibly honest Flickr profile I found his photography is not just artistic but therapeutic. It’s amazing stuff, I hope … Continue reading

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Melinda Schwakhofer’s return to Digbeth

Digbeth is Good « Inspiraculum – Yay, I have a Digbeth convert who’s coming back soon for a return visit. Can’t wait for some one-on-one lessons in exploring from the intrepid Melinda.

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Links for August 30th

What a lot I found waiting for me in my in my Googlereader after a week in the wilderness! Here’s my picks: Photos of Emerica on The Ramp | Custard Factory – Has anyone else noticed how skater kids seem … Continue reading

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Links for August 22nd

SUPERSONIC ’08 Online Survey – Give them your two bits’ worth to help make 2009 bigger and better. Volunteer for the chance for free Supersonic 2009 tickets! Barnesy sings the Digbeth Doldrums on his Myspace page – Thanks to Chris … Continue reading

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Links for August 20th

Fazeley Studios set to have new restaurant – Picked up by The Custard Factory blog. Yay! Another lunch option! Coleen’s Real Women Casting in The Old Library, The Custard Factory 27 & 28 August – Good grief. ‘The nation’s favourite … Continue reading

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