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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Nechells

  

Nechells Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Nechells

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Nechells history

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The 19th century

Nechells became a densely populated area during the 19th century, with mass development of houses and factories taking place . Mass immigration occurred from Ireland .

The 20th century and later

After World War II, further immigration occurred from parts of the Commonwealth, mostly the Caribbean and the Indian Sub Continent . After the war, more immigration occurred in the Caribbean .

The Siege of Austin Street

Rev. Elwyn Evans was called upon by police to negotiate with a man who barricaded himself in his house . The man had fired an unloaded air pistol from the window of his house in Austin Street . Rev. Evans eventually persuaded the man to give himself up and accompanied the man as he surrendered to the police .

You can visit Nechells places with Walkfo Nechells to hear history at Nechells’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Nechells has 305 places to visit in our interactive Nechells map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Nechells, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Nechells places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Nechells & the surrounding areas.

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305 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Nechells tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Nechells

  

Best Nechells places to visit

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Nechells has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Nechells’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Nechells’s information audio spots:

Chamberlain Memorial The Chamberlain Memorial is a monument in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham . It was erected in 1880 to commemorate the public service of Joseph Chamberlain . Chamberlain was a Birmingham businessman, councillor, mayor, Member of Parliament, and statesman .

Omega Sektor Omega Sektor was a computer gaming centre brand . One smaller venue was based in Harrow, the other on Corporation Street in Birmingham . The Birmingham venue claimed to be the largest of its kind in Europe .

Chinese Quarter, Birmingham The Chinese Quarter of Birmingham is located in the city centre’s Southside . It is an area with a predominantly Chinese influence as a result of a concentration of Chinese owned businesses . The area now covers a neighbourhood that includes Hurst Street, Ladywell Walk and Pershore Street .

Deritend Deritend is a historic area of Birmingham, England, built around a crossing point of the River Rea . It was first mentioned in 1276 and is usually considered to be part of Digbeth .

Theatre Royal, Birmingham The Theatre Royal, until 1807 the New Street Theatre, or, colloquially the New Theatre, was a 2000-seat theatre located on New Street in Birmingham, England . It was erected in 1774 and demolished in 1956 .

Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft Market is held in central Birmingham, England . The market started in 2001 with 24 stalls and has expanded every year . It opens in mid November and continues until late December, closing before Christmas .

Victoria Square House Victoria Square House, is an office building on the south side of Victoria Square, Birmingham, England . It was formerly Birmingham’s Head Post Office, designed in the French Renaissance style by architect Henry Tanner for the General Post Office .

Christ Church, Birmingham Christ Church, Birmingham, was a parish church in the Church of England on Colmore Row, Birmingham from 1805 to 1899 . Christ Church was a church in Birmingham from the 1805-1899 period .

Gosta Green Gosta Green lies at the edge of the city centre, 3/4 mile (1.2 km) northeast of Birmingham New Street station .

Hockley Tunnels Hockley Tunnels are two tunnels used by the railway and tram in Birmingham, England . Tunnel No. 1 is 136 yards (124 m) long and tunnel No. 2 is 160 yards (150m) long .

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