The Construction of The Mercian - August 2021

Exciting gallery for August! The Library of Birmingham's Secret Garden and Lower Terrace are now open and we have views of the construction from these for the first time in 18 months. The above from Elliott Brown on the 13th plus more from Daniel Sturley from the 14th. Also from Elliott, some great skyline views from Tyseley to the east of the city and more. Amazing photos!

23rd July

From the Aston Expressway.

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Photography by Elliott Brown.

24th July

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Photography by Daniel Sturley.

25th July

On Broad Street.

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27th July

From Great Charles Queensway Footbridge.

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Photography by Daniel Sturley.

31st July

From Harborne Road, Edgbaston.

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Photography by Elliott Brown.

1st August

From Oaklands Recreation Ground.

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Photography by Elliott Brown.

7th August

Some architectural detals.

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The lower frontage is being revealed.

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From the Utilita Arena Birmingham.

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Photography by Daniel Sturley.

8th August

From Cannon Hill Park.

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11th August

From Broad Street.

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Photography by Elliott Brown.

13th August

From the Library Lower Terrace.

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From the 'Secret Garden'.

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Photography by Elliott Brown.

14th August

From the Library's 'Secret Garden'.

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Photography by Daniel Sturley.

15th August

From Tyseley Station.

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Photography by Elliott Brown.

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Photography by Daniel Sturley.

There are now nearly 1400 photos of the construction of this building and can be seen in reverse date order in the full gallery here: The Mercian Full Construction Gallery.