Perrott's Folly - Edgbaston Birmingham England
Intro to Perrott's Folly built in 18th century. An inspiration to JRR Tolkien fueling his imagination to depict the twin towers in Lord of the Rings
Perrott's Folly - The Two Towers of Birmingham
Perrott’s Folly towers above Edgbaston in Birmingham. Built in 1758 by John Perrott as a gazebo overlooking parkland - a place for entertainment and relaxation. The tower is 29m tall and built from warm red brick in Strawberry Hill Gothic style. There are 7 levels connected by a spiral staircase.
The fortified chimney of Edgbaston waterworks is a close neighbour.
Many people think these two towers were the inspiration for Tolkien’s towers in the Lord of the Rings as he lived and studied nearby. There is no reference to them in the Tolkien archive so it is, perhaps, a Middle Earth myth.
Birmingham landmarks and the countryside beyond, can be seen from the round and arched Windows. Birmingham Oratory is to the south east of the folly. Tolkien was an altar boy beneath the gilded dome. To the north, high rise buildings of Birmingham city centre. Old Joe, Birmingham university clock tower, is due south.
Perrott’s Folly is a Georgian delight entwined in legend.
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Perrotts Folly, Ladywood, Birmingham
Built by eccentric landowner John Perrott in 1758 this folly now houses temporary exhibitions from Birmingham s IKON gallery of contemporary art. Here you can see some interior shots and extracts from a site specific installation housed in the tower from 9 April - 24 May called Drawn Onward by artist Sofia Hulten.
The tower apparently inspired writer J R Tolkien.
Perrotts Folly
Perrott's Folly is a landmark that inspired the writer JRR Tolkien. It's been a major focal point in Birmingham for 250 years and was opened to the public for the first time in 25 years.
Edgbaston waterworks - The Two Towers of Birmingham
Edgbaston waterworks was constructed c1870 to supply the rapidly growing town of Birmingham with fresh water. The fortified tower is actually an ornamental chimney for the enormous steam pumping engine which originally raised the water up to the reservoir.
Perrott's Folly is a close neighbour. Many people think these two towers were the inspiration for Tolkien’s towers in the Lord of the Rings as he lived and studied nearby. There is no reference to them in the Tolkien archive so it is, perhaps, a Middle Earth myth.
See our video of Perrotts Folly, the other one of The Two Towers of Birmingham
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Music - Schmetterling Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Körners Folly
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B4AM - Birmingham at 4am - Reservoir Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK - Part 5
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Continuing my B4AM project (Birmingham at 4am) I asked readers of my blog to make suggestions of where they would like me to go out to next. I received a few different suggestions so I drew one out of a hat (bowl!).The area was Edgbaston Reservoir. It was a particularly foggy morning when I headed out, and I couldn't even get to the resevoir. I adapted my plan, and took some street shots instead.
It was so foggy it was hard to focus on anything through the fog, so it wasn't a prolific shoot on this occasion.
Since my last video I have began a new project: 4am Project!
On the 4th April 2009 at 4am I am asking people around the world to take a picture of their world at 4am. Anyone can take part!
Edgbaston Birmingham UK / vlog #10 Claire & Stephen
Our Last workshop location in the U.K. We spent four days in Edgbaston community centre teaching our workshops and even got to play a bit of football too!
Edgbaston Reservoir - Birmingham England | Vlog-1 | Ripon Chakma|
Edgbaston Reservoir is a kind of lake besides of lake people used to come for Morning Walk and in the lake ⛵ Boating is available for the sea cadets. Beautiful Nature.
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Eaton Hotel Video : Hotel Review and Videos : Birmingham, United Kingdom
Eaton Hotel Video : Hotel Review and Videos : Birmingham, United Kingdom
Property Location With a stay at Eaton Hotel in Birmingham (Edgbaston), you'll be convenient to Perrott's Folly and University of Birmingham. This hotel is close to International Convention Centre and Bullring Shopping Centre.Rooms Stay in one of 54 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and wedding services.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Eaton Hotel.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is included.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator (lift).
Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Check-in from 14:30 , check-out prior to 11:00
TV, Coffee/Tea, Safe box, Hairdryer.
Parking, 24 hours Front Desk Service, Restaurant/cafe, Bar, Business centre, Laundry service.
Hotel adress: 279 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Tour de Tolkien, Birmingham, England
For all those interested and fans of Master J. R. R. Tolkien. While our stay in the UK, we heard of places where the master used to stay or get inspired during his lifetime and we couldnt miss the opportunity to visit them ♥ I dont regret anything! (except the hungry hobbit - the store closed for good already when we got there :( )
His books inspired film-director Peter Jackson and the movies are very well known now as The Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings ♥.
Highly recommend to every Middle-Earth/The Hobbit/LOTR/Tolkien fan :) :)
If you have any questions, do not hasitate to leave the comment or contact me :)
I do not own the rights to the music.
The Two Towers Brewery, Birmingham
The Two Towers Brewery was established in Birmingham in 2009. The name is a reference to JRR Tolkien who spent his childhood in the city, and to the landmarks which he knew as a child.
The two towers of Birmingham are Perrotts Folly and the Edgbaston waterworks tower.
This very short film shows the brewery in the Mott Street location before production is moved to the Gunmakers Arms. Please visit thew brewery to learn more about the process and to taste the results.
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Birmingham Edgbaston: England in microcosm
John Harris takes the temperature in the former Tory heartland that voted Labour in the last three general elections
Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
A delightful six bedroom detached property located in the heart of Edgbaston which includes a self contained two storey annexe. The property sits on a large, wide plot, provides generous internal accommodation and boasts a wonderful rear garden.
18th-century Kemeys Folly hunting lodge on sale for £2m
An historic hunting lodge that was featured on Channel 4 property show Grand Designs is on the market for £1.95million.The castellated 18th Century hunting lodge was bought in 2005 by investment banker Dean Berry and his wife Sarah for £830,000.They then spent just over £1million painstakingly restoring the property and constructed a state of-the-art glass extension.Nestled in 24 acres of its own land, Kemeys Folly, in Langstone, near Newport, South Wales, boasts six bedrooms, five bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen, diner and lounge and a cinema room.Something of a local landmark, the original building was a hunting lodge dating back to the 1700s and was at one point owned by the Sheriff of Monmouth.The master bedroom, which takes up an entire floor of the tower, opens up to its own roof terrace while a huge glass extension which runs across the top of the ridge offers stunning views of the nine counties it overlooks, as well as the two Severn road bridges and the Bristol Channel from the top.The owners say the surrounding woodland features lots of wildlife, including deer.The property also features a leisure building, pool house, stable block, two acres of paddock and an all-weather menage.Current owner Dean Berry paid £830,000 for the tower in 2005 and work on the property began in earnest in January 2007.Dean ploughed time and money into the project to ensure the grade II-listed building was painstakingly restored alongside his ultra-modern architectural touches.Dean said: 'We were very fortunate to be introduced to the property by a family friend.'It was very clear that this was a unique property and unlike anything I had seen before.'The wow factor hit me straight away.The opportunity to own a small castle in this part of the world was something I couldn't turn down.'The chance to be able to build in this location, semi-rural but with great access to the motorway network, and to be able to put a stamp on an area of such natural beauty was amazing.'Having the folly itself stand proud and be restored is brilliant, but then having the wonderful glass extension that stretches all the way across the ridge is great.'My favourite part of the property has to be the views.The jewel in the crown has to be the view from the top of the folly.'You can see nine counties from here.It's one of my favourite places and we've had lots of parties out here.' Joe Parry from Fine & Country said: 'Kemeys Folly is a unique property that would make an amazing family home in the Welsh countryside.'The original building was a hunting lodge, today it's the ultimate in peace and quiet with 24 acres of its own land.'We expect the future buyer to be a young family who want a historic home that is perfect for modern living.' The spectacular character and cutting edge design, attracted the cameras from Channel 4's Grand Designs and they followed Kemeys Folly's progress as the Grade II listed castle became the house it is today.When it was featured on the show in 2009, presen
Eden Adaptions - Farquahar Road East Edgbaston Birmingham B15
Tastefully constructed with matching bricks and high quality materials through out this adorable lounge, dining room & gym extension really looks the part both internally & externally. Eden Adaptions always build to the highest of standards which is why so many West Midlands Councils instruct us for domestic extensions to create bedrooms and disability adapted shower rooms and wet rooms.
Sky Ride Birmingham - Somerset Road / Edgbaston Park Road - Edgbaston, Birmingham
Getting back to the Sky Ride Birmingham, from Somerset Road in Edgbaston. Just going past the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. The Sky Riders were going boths ways along the Edgbaston Park Road, past student accommodation for the University of Birmingham.
After this, I walked up Edgbaston Park Road, occasionally taking photos of the Sky Ride.
BIRMINGHAM STEAM DAY & TRADITIONAL TOYS, WINTERBOURNE HOUSE, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM 2013
Steam day & traditional toys at Winterbourne House, Edgbaston, Birmingham, November 2013. Sorry the subject matter is a little limited. It's difficult to get out and about the grounds when you're running two or three Mamods at a time.