Centenary Square
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Image:Centenary Square, Birmingham.jpg Centenary Square is a public square in central Birmingham, England, named in celebration of the centenary of Birmingham achieving city status (in 1889).
The square is a work of art in itself, with paving, railings and lamps designed by artist Tess Jaray.
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Features
- Boulton, Watt and Murdoch (Statue, removed for restoration)
- Forward! (sculpture by Raymond Mason, destroyed by arson in 2003)
- Birmingham Rep theatre
- Industry and Genius (sculpture)
- International Convention Centre
- Hall of Memory
- Hyatt Regency Hotel
- As of 2005 a ferris wheel was constructed in the square to provide views for the public. A date for its removal has not been set.
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