Where is Birmingham UK?

About 4,220 thousand miles from Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham is located in England’s West Midlands region, 100 mi northwest of London, and is one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom.

What is the population of Birmingham UK?

According to the census, Birmingham UK’s population is 1.13 million as of 2021. London is far larger, but as the second-largest city in the UK, Birmingham beats out cities like Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff, and Liverpool.

What is the Birmingham UK accent?

Those from Birmingham speak with a "Brummie" accent, which is different from a London accent and even a nearby Black Country accent, a bit of knowledge which might earn you a nod of acceptance in Brum. If you need an example, look to Ozzy Osbourne (probably best to search for an interview from the Black Sabbath days). Best to brush up on your British slang before arriving, too.

What is the birthplace of heavy metal?

Just as fans visit Liverpool for the Beatles, headbangers visit Birmingham because it’s the birthplace of heavy metal. Pioneering band Black Sabbath hails from Birmingham. You’ll be greeted by Ozzy the Bull at New Street station before seeking out an Ozzy mural, the Black Sabbath Bridge & Bench, and pubs playing the latest metal bands from Birmingham’s scene.

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