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Title: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: TheBlackCrane on April 02, 2014, 02:14:21 PM: Circumstances conspire so that tomorrow morning I will have 2-3 hours to kill in Birmingham before a meeting. Anyone able to suggest an alternative to sitting in a coffee shop and playing the make-this-coffee-last-an-hour game?

Good bookshops, hobby stores, or the like? Preferably not straying too far from New Street station, the city centre or Millennium point, as my sense of direction is at best wayward.

Cheers
Rob
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: joroas on April 02, 2014, 02:31:03 PM: A while since I was there (shudder), but there used to be an Ian Allan bookshop near to New Street Station and certainly there is a Waterstones.
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: carlos13th on April 02, 2014, 03:09:40 PM: I suggest a stab vest.
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: Major_Gilbear on April 02, 2014, 03:12:46 PM: Hmm, not really; Brum city centre is pretty soulless (sadly).

I'd suggest a look in Wayland's Forge or Nostalgia & Comics if you're after something more hobby-related, but the smell (at least in WF) is, erm, powerful. There's also a GW store if you get *really* desperate...

You could also try having a coffee in the new library instead of in a chain shop; at least you have a nice building to look around that way.

If you're feeling up for it, the museum and art gallery are right in the centre too, and are easy to pop by and have a look around in.
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: Legion1963 on April 02, 2014, 03:14:25 PM: Quote from: carlos13th on April 02, 2014, 03:09:40 PM
I suggest a stab vest.
Is it that bad?
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: Major_Gilbear on April 02, 2014, 03:41:14 PM: Quote from: Legion1963 on April 02, 2014, 03:14:25 PM
Is it that bad?
No, it isn't.
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: carlos13th on April 02, 2014, 03:48:16 PM: No I was taking the piss.
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: Legion1963 on April 02, 2014, 06:55:01 PM: Quote from: carlos13th on April 02, 2014, 03:48:16 PM
No I was taking the piss.
Ahh. How nice 8)
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: carlos13th on April 02, 2014, 06:57:01 PM: It has a bit of a dodgy rep but its not like there is an epidemic of random stabbings going on there.
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: john Hollyoak on April 02, 2014, 08:17:44 PM: Ian Allen is still there, it's about 30 seconds walk from the main New Street entrance. Was in there last week, bought some Russians for SAGA. They have deal on 1/48 diecast German jeeps and armoured cars.
John
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: rob_alderman on April 02, 2014, 08:23:22 PM: Quote from: carlos13th on April 02, 2014, 06:57:01 PM
It has a bit of a dodgy rep but its not like there is an epidemic of random stabbings going on there.

You mean like every city that existed ever?

Lol!

Anyway, yeah, Waylands Forge or Ian Allen. Waylands forge is a bit hard to find if you don't know Birmingham, but ask around for Fletcher's Walk and it's in there!
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: TheBlackCrane on April 02, 2014, 11:00:00 PM: Thanks all, looks like I will stick my head into Ian Allan then.
If I can get through the door what with all the protective gear I'll be wearing :D
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: carlos13th on April 03, 2014, 12:49:57 AM: Quote from: rob_alderman on April 02, 2014, 08:23:22 PM
You mean like every city that existed ever?

Lol!

Anyway, yeah, Waylands Forge or Ian Allen. Waylands forge is a bit hard to find if you don't know Birmingham, but ask around for Fletcher's Walk and it's in there!

pretty much
Title: Re: 2 Hours in Birmingham?
Post by: Sterling Moose on April 03, 2014, 01:15:09 AM: Two hours? I'd find a pub :D