My place and uni

I've been here for quite a while now, I guess it's about time that you get to see a few pictures:

Clock Tower of University of Birmingham

That tower stands in the middle of the campus and is higher than Big Ben. During the first couple of days on my way to uni I was happy to have such a landmark for orientation purposes...

Great Hall of UoB

My house looks like this:

Top middle window: my room

Fake chimney in living room

Dining area and kitchen in background

Our garden :)

This e-mail turned my life upside down!

Subject: disposal of rubbish Sent: 21 October 2010 08:31 Dear student I am writing to remind you that we all need to observe good housekeeping measures when on campus.  You should dispose of any rubbish in the bins provided in around campus and within buildings.  This is important in order that we can prevent any issues with vermin around the University. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter __________________________ Dr Georgina Fletcher Operations Manager - Facilities Operations Manager - School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion College of Arts and Law University of Birmingham Working Days:   Monday, Wednesday and Thursday T: 0121 414 8042 E: e.g.fletcher.20@bham.ac.uk

A walk into the centre of Birmingham

most central station

From the station it is a very short distance to the central shopping areas. There are two major malls and quite a few really big shopping streets which are pedestrian precincts. The city centre is pretty modern as well, especially architecture-wise.

Monument and Bullring

Mini-waterfalls with Bullring in background

The stunning thing is that there are old and modern buildings right next to each other: History and tradition meet progress and innovation!

Bullring next to St. Martin

St. Martin is a church in the style of gothic Victorian architecture, designed by Alfred Chatwin and built in 1873.

Another monument and St. Martin in background