Category: Travel

Discover What to Do in Birmingham During the Winter

Birmingham may be a large city within England, but that doesn’t mean that there is a plethora of things to do there during the winter months.  Obviously, everyone can listen to the Birmingham Heritage and Culture Association, which has been in existence since 1967, and attend one of the theatrical performances that they suggest.  After all, the association is all about preserving the culture in this area!  However, there are plenty of other things for people to do when the temperatures drop, and the snow starts to fly.

Here are 4 things that everyone must do in Birmingham during the winter:

  • Take Day Trips

Just because a person lives in Birmingham doesn’t mean that they need to stay there during the winter months.  Instead, they should take fascinating day trips to see sights that include a phenomenal library, secret gardens, Cadbury’s world of chocolate, and the birthplace of Shakespeare.

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All you need to know about the history of taxi’s

The history of taxi’s

In this blog, I will tell you all about how taxis first started. The way the world has changed in terms of transport is so dramatic and no one ever really thinks about just how far we have come over the years. Taxis weren’t always around to chauffeur people about but there were other types of transport that taxis actually originated from.

Where did it all start?

Years ago, there were no such thing as a ‘taxi service’ or a ‘taxi company’. People would hitchhike to their destinations or they would walk. But, in 1823 a two wheeled, two seat carriage called a cabriolet was brought to England and introduced to us from France. This was a huge thing as people could get around the cities with ease and it wasn’t too expensive either. Continue reading All you need to know about the history of taxi’s