CHRISTMAS IN BRUM.

Continuing my festive frolics from where I left off (which is further down this page after todays offerings!) I have added photographs taken from a trip on the Big Wheel and a trip through the German market, plus a few pictures of the Christmas lights.

This is a view over Birmingham City Centre taken from the "Big Wheel". At 60m tall (about 200' in £sd) it is really worth the trip and the views are phenomenal. 

A view of the BT Tower (forrmerly the Post Office Tower). 

Looking over Symphony Hall towards the NIA. 

A view of the wheel taken from the wheel, the Hyatt hotel sneaks in to the right of the picture. 

The ground in front of Symphony Hall is an awfully long way down! 

Centenary Square. 

Looking down on Symphony Hall again. 

Welcome to the traditional Christmas Market from Frankfurt, Germany and frohliche Weihnachten!

Miniature pyramids on sale at this stall.

This man spends all day demonstrating the metal collectibles (ie the sort of toys we had when we were young!). I spent a long time looking wistfully at them. 

Beautifully made ceramic houses. 

Market stalls in Victoria Square. 

Glass bowls for tea-lights. 

A selection of stollen. 

The illuminated pyramid above the drinks bar. 

A fascinating variety of marionettes. 

Glass decorations here. 

Lots of nutcrackers. 

Christmas decorations adorn this stall. 

A view along New Street. 

The Council House at the back of Victoria Square, market stalls at the front. 

Greetings from the Frankfurt market. 

Greetings from Birmingham City Council. 

This man runs the nearest equivalent to a British market stall with his market cries and showmanship. He also gives away samples of his excellent chocolates and cakes. 

New Street is well lit with festive flair.