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LO CA L A R E A<br />
A snapshot of so much to love<br />
From stunning landscapes to architectural gems, huge occasions and hidden quirks, there’s<br />
a whole lot to celebrate about where we live. Here, award-winning photographer Tony Swift,<br />
who spent much of his career covering the West Midlands, shares some of his favourite images<br />
taken around our area - and we’d love you to do the same!<br />
A stunning<br />
Lichfield<br />
landmark:<br />
“Lichfield<br />
Cathedral is a<br />
favourite of mine;<br />
the interior, in my<br />
eyes, is one of the<br />
best cathedrals in<br />
the UK, and when<br />
the organ strikes<br />
up - as it did one<br />
day I was there,<br />
the organist was<br />
testing I think - it<br />
sends shivers down<br />
my back.”<br />
Strictly Come Dancing goes on<br />
tour: “Strictly is one of the huge shows which<br />
normally opens its UK tour in Birmingham. Again,<br />
it’s wonderful to see the Midlands on the map as the<br />
premiere of such exciting events.”<br />
Julian Clary at Birmingham<br />
Hippodrome:<br />
“Julian in the pink! He was appearing in one of<br />
his first pantos in Birmingham about 10 years ago,<br />
he was very nervous at the press shoot but I found<br />
him a really friendly guy. A few months later on the<br />
opening night he was very funny, and very naughty<br />
with his timely placed double entendre one liners.<br />
Birmingham’s Hippodrome gets the top names<br />
in their big panto each year and it’s a pleasure to<br />
know that we in the Midlands get to see the best in<br />
entertainment.”<br />
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