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Bournville, Birmingham, England. An example of a late 19th century "model village"/"garden town", built for his workers by George Cadbury, of Britain's best-known chocolate-making company.

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Bournville, Birmingham, England. An example of a late 19th century "model village"/"garden town", built  for his workers by George Cadbury, of Britain's best-known chocolate-making company.

This street and village (now a city suburb) dates only to the late 19th century, but looks much older due to the carefully-chosen building style. The many greengrocer- and florist shops, together with the pavement cafes adjacent to the village green, possibly maintain the original concept today, I think.



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Id love to live in a House like this David MMmmmmmmmmmm my dream Home :)

19 Aug, 2008

 

o no it well brum

19 Aug, 2008

 

Might need a lot of upkeep, though, Jacque. Thought you might, Kev.

19 Aug, 2008

 

I feel a sudden need for English chocolate

20 Aug, 2008

 

We did the tour of the chocolate factory, too. Yummy!

24 Aug, 2008



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