Read also: 8 old photos of Birmingham schools shut down or demolished over the years. The Gaumont, a notable landmark at the end of Colmore Row, was a popular spot for many Brummies.

Starters on the Magnolia Point menu include jalapeno-and-cheddar hush puppies, peel 'n' eat shrimp, fried crab claws, black-eyed-pea hummus, smoked tuna dip and a seafood crudo.

C hristmas shoppers in Birmingham city centre were reminded of what once was as the shutters were lifted on the old John Lewis site (Image: Graham Young/BirminghamLive) 1 of 6 Share ...