One of my favourites, King Kong standing in Manzoni Gardens in The Bull Ring at his unveiling May 1972. Always seems mad to have a giant plastic gorilla in the middle of a shopping centre, but he is become a popular character in Birmingham culture. (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)1 of 20
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The 'Rhinestone Rhino' at the gateway Hurst Street, unveiled in 2012 for Birmingham Pride.2 of 20
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The Wattilisk outside Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts. (Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)3 of 20
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The birdman of the Rotunda, Benjamin Verdonck, enticing shoppers in the Bullring to take notice of him in his nest which is clinging precariously to the side of the Rotunda building. May 2005 as part of the Fierce Festival. (Image: Jeremy Pardoe)4 of 20