Remembering Birmingham's 1970s ‘Beach’ at Edgbaston Reservoir Saturday, July 18, 2026 birmingham edgbaston reservoir history 1970s water leisure nature recreation urban Though Birmingham is landlocked, locals have long found creative ways to savor the water during warm summer days. In the 1970s, before affordable travel to coastal areas was common, residents embraced what was nearby — … Read More
The £100 Million 'British Disneyland' That Almost Rivalled Alton Towers Friday, December 26, 2025 merrieengland themepark cannock mecca midlands leisure history tourism altontowers 1970s In an alternate reality, Alton Towers and Drayton Manor would have faced serious competition from a sprawling leisure complex dubbed a “British Disneyland.” This ambitious project, planned for a site near Cannock … Read More