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Birmingham's 30 Notable Facts
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- Historical and Industrial Heritage
- Founded in 600AD as a small market town
- Known as "City of Canals" with over 100-mile network
- Birthplace of Lunar Society and first scientific society in world
- Home to world's first professional football league
- Modern Features
- Second most populous city in England
- Contains Europe's largest city council with 101 elected members
- Features 571 parks, including Sutton and Cannon Hill
- Houses Europe's largest public library with 2.5 million annual visitors
- Cultural and Entertainment
- Birthplace of heavy metal with bands like Black Sabbath
- Hosts Second City Derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham City
- Features Birmingham Mela and Chinese New Year celebrations
- Known for distinctive Brummie accent
- Notable Landmarks
- Electric Cinema, UK's oldest working cinema (1909)
- Aston Webb Building designed by Sir Aston Webb
- Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery displays Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces
- Bullring Shopping Center with over 160 stores
- International Connections
- Nine sister cities including Lyon, Frankfurt, Milan
- Located 4 hours from 90% of UK territory
- Home to National Motorcycle Museum showcasing automotive heritage