BIRMINGHAM, UK || Postcards

Each city has its own singular places, colours and ... postcards! 

Let's enjoy what Birmingham has to offer!

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MANCHESTER, UK || An Hour Trip

Sometimes you can spend a whole day, or even two, visiting and enjoying a city, but sometimes you just have one hour! 

Sometimes you do a little research on the internet and even print a map with all the places you want to visit, but sometimes you just go where the wind takes you!

This is exactly how I visited Manchester, in a rush! Because of business reasons I just managed to spend one night and do a quickly tour the next moring. It was a lovely tour, though. 

Manchester is the county city of Great Manchester,in the north-west of England. Manchester is one of the biggest cities in the UK and one of the nicest too. For that reason, Manchester is the third most visited city in the UK. As many other English cities that I have visited so far, it was founded by the Romans, and fully developed with the Industrial Revolution. Manchester's inhabitants are referred to as Mancunians, as well as its accent. As a curiosity, Manchester is considered to be the birthplace of the women's suffrage in the 19th in the UK.

As you can imagine, I don't have as much pictures as I'd like. So this time, instead of instroducing the city and then do more detailed posts with recommendations and exact locations to see, this time this is an all-in one post: introduction, pictures and recommendations! Enjoy it!

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BIRMINGHAM, UK || At First Sight

Today I'm introducing a really special city for me. If you like really big but nice cities, modernity and flowers this is your place!

Birmingham is the county city of West Midlands, in central United Kingdom. Known as "The first manufacturing town in the world", "City of thousand trades" or "Workshop of the world", Birmingham will surprised you by all it has to offer, from its multiculturalism, to its beautiful canals. Thanks to its industry, Birmingham has incredibly increased its population in the last decades becoming the second largest city in the UK. Besides, Birmingham (or Bham, as you'll see in some places) has the largest canal system in Europe (even larger than Venice!), has one of largest European shopping centres (the amazing Bullring) and has the largest library in Europe. Besides, Birmingham has one of best UK universities (University of Birmingham) and it is internationally known by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchesta and the Birmingahm Royal Ballet. And, chocolate lovers, be prepared, because Cadbury's Chocolate is made in Birmingham!  

And finally, (this is just my feeling!) Birmingham probably has one of largest display of flowers around the city that I've ever seen! It's really impressive to see how many flowers one can see on the streeets, in lampposts, fences and balconies. I'll share some photos with you soon! :)

Birmingham was settled by the Anglo-Saxons and developed into a big market and economic area in 1166. Later in the 18th century, the city increased its industry thanks to the canal system and its specialised production. Birmingham was the third most affected city by the Second Wolrd War in the UK, but that didn't stop it to grow in population, area and culture to what it is today.

As the motto of the city states: Forward!

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WORCESTER, UK || Postcards

After discovering Worcester a little better, now it's time to pay attention to details. Guess what colour is Worcester? Green and red! 

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WORCESTER, UK || At First Sight

Living in the West Midlands, Worcester is one of the must-see cities without doubt. Small and charming, Worcester is also a fantastic touristic place if you only have one day to spend!

Worcester /ˈwʊstər/ (or 'wusta', be sure you pronounce it correctly to be understood!) is the county town of Worcestershire, in the West Midlands. The city is constantly comunicated by train (40 minutes from Birmingham and 1h40min from Bristol) Enjoy its peaceful walk along the River Severn  and get lost in its central streets, full of people, shops and old churches. 

Worcester was founded by the Romans in the 50AD, later occupied by the Saxons, the Normands and finally developed to what it is today. The city was the scenary of the Battle of Worcester (1651) when Charles II was defeated by intending to regain power over Oliver Cromwell. The city is also well-known by its Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce!

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