about Birmingham
Situated in the heart of England, Birmingham is the country's second largest city. Its history is closely tied to the Industrial revolution. This is the place where J. Watt patented the steam engine. Birmingham is also home to Cadbury that started producing chocolate here back in 1824. Nowadays the city is a lively urban metropolis with diverse combination of shopping, nightlife and attractions. Birmingham houses the prestigious buildings of the International Convention Centre and the National Exhibition Centre, which attract thousands of delegates.