Dark Side of Birmingham England

[@nobbynoris]

What anybody viewing from abroad needs to grasp about the UK is this: that there is still such a class system going on here that the term 'second city' has been coined to imply that Birmingham is very much 'second'.

[@WBA729]

Im proud to be a Brummie but at the same time I am disgusted with the Birmingham of today. To witness our culture being destroyed by another culture is hard to take. Yet if I dare to speak out in defence of my heritage then I am labelled as Racist. Grooming gang's, Heroin importation and gang related knife crime is a part of their culture, fact.. Only recently I was asked why i was in a certain area of Birmingham where White People aren't welcome. How can this be right?? Especially when I lost an Auntie in the Birmingham Pub Bombings and my Great Uncle is still buried under the BSA after it was flattened by Hitler. My family have given their lives for this city only for now there's areas that i can't go. And that's the real dark side of Birmingham!!!

[@Andy-wx4wx]

I grew up in Antrobus Road, Handsworth and moved out late teens. Saw a recent video of Soho Rd recently and the amount of trash and dirt on the streets is disgusting. The council obviously don't care, the people living there certainly don't. I would love to visit areas I knew during my childhood but never venture there now. It makes me angry to be honest...

[@JohnPhoenix918]

@@Andy-wx4wx People living there don't b'cor they med da mess wolly

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Well said. And I understand

[@GuidedPirate]

No such thing as no go zone's in Birmingham. Just shitty areas due to a bankrupt councils mismanagement

[@homersimpson1183]

​@user-mc1yd9bp5xthe english who go to spain dont turn it into a dump like the asians, particularly south asian muslims and somalians have in england. no englishmen goes to spain and starts grooming gangs, theres only one demographic that does that en masse and thats muslims. why do you think noone moans about the amount of polish, sikh indians, chinese/taiwanese settlers? because those demographics embrace our culture and dont cause issues. are you slow in the head?

[@johnvale295]

So, this video is about the dark side of Birmingham, but you are using stock footage of buses in Central London to illustrate poor public transport in the West Midlands. Go away. 🤬

[@porcelain_doll2321]

I live in Birmingham very good buses and transportation

[@Triplet33333]

​@@porcelain_doll2321😂😂

[@2NeurOldies]

Add to that the dollar bills and USA tax forms 😂

[@2NeurOldies]

And the beach... 😮😂😂

[@2NeurOldies]

And that famous brummie bridge near the end,... 🎉

[@jonathanmayes1603]

I know this is slightly off subject. But the best part about Birmingham England, is being the birthplace of Heavy Metal!! Enough said!!

[@danielbate13]

I'm a Brummie now living in Lincolnshire, Brum is a great city but the rubbish on the streets is horrible, its heartbreaking seeing all the homeless on the streets too but that said i do miss the big city life at times 🤔

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

What big city life BUGMAN shit soyjack nonsense there’s more take aways how is THAT CITY LIFE lol I can live exactly the same but healthier and more peaceful away from a gritty ugly expensive crime riddled human poo on the street city I to live in Lincolnshire and moved here from guernsey a paradise compared to city’s after growing up in mini shithole Birmingham LEICESTER ANOTHER VILE DUMP smelling piss having endless kabab shops and dirty immigrant filled nightclubs IS TUST THE CITY LIFE YOU MISS if I could I would have stayed in guernsey and never ever left the place ever the uk is a dump

[@Triplet33333]

What you doing in Lincolnshire? Selling drugs?

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

There are homeless in all Cities not just Birmingham

[@danielbate13]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 of course

[@Scoobay]

Yeah that’s always the first thing people think when the subject of Birmingham comes up “it’s all rosy over there” 😂

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

So what is wrong with Birmingham, try visiting Birmingham first before condemning it

[@Answersonapostcard]

Visit Birmingham on a Saturday and you'll see how many visitors it receives... the trains in to Brum are packed.

[@markknight1011]

Compared to where ? Wait for it.

[@Okayricky]

I’m 34 and I’ve been regularly commuting to Birmingham on the Bus/train since I was 17/18 and I’ve next to never had problems with public transport and most of these issues raised is a problem in every city isn’t it lol

[@musicforhappypeople4608]

living in walsali and then wolverhampton back in the 70s and 80s i used to go to the clubs in birmingham and i always thought that the midlands was a great place to live.

[@Love_Is_My_Religion_xxx]

That’s because you’ve not lived outside the Midlands it’s one of the worst places in the UK

[@Answersonapostcard]

worst in what way? Birmingham has had massive redevlopment over the past few decades and big improvements have been made. Nottingham (east mids) is one of the best cities in the UK in my opinion. If you enjoy going out to events, it has a lot to offer. @@Love_Is_My_Religion_xxx

[@pandaking_DK]

Like there is a light side

[@sarajoolae8197]

What a joker - NOTHING IN THIS DRIVEL WAS CORRECT !! PROBABLY NEVER SET FOOT IN BIRMINGHAM BIRMINGHAM

[@JohnPhoenix918]

It's Worse

[@DebbiePotter-xh7kv]

Homelessness is everywhere. It’s so strange how all these places are bringing in refugees and giving them everything while their own are left on the street. Amazing the majority doesn’t see where this is going. Canada, Australia, America, everywhere. I am in the states and it’s just unbelievable. And they aren’t in the least but grateful. They just as soon spit in your face as look at you, while you are helping them. People are in for a horrible horrible surprise.

[@davem9208]

Originally from the city I do find it strange and awkward the way the road system has changed and were I to visit the city center, I would pron go by train rather than drive in. As for the buses, it seems a pity that you showed so many of the very old blue and yellow ones that have prob not been used on the streets since the early 70s, most of which are now museum pieces, then you show the red TFL buses that are in themselves a lot better than virtually anywhere else in the UK. Finally, the weather? Being in the center of the country, Birmingham is equally under the influence of the Atlantic as it is the North Sea, so that does seem a strange point to raise. The UK is only a small island country so, with the exception of Scotland, there would prob be little variation across the rest of the country.

[@madcarew5168]

Brum is now a lot more than 50% dark!!

[@rorykendall]

Around say 1995 if you were homeless, in Birmingham, you could walk into council house and get flat, obviously now is 7 year waiting list. but yeah. I think there is alot of corruption in homeless services, there is problem because hostels charge hundreds of pounds to the tax payer, and then you cannot work because the rent is equivqalent to luxury house. stuff like that,

[@Hooch3]

England is destroyed by so many takeaways for the past 40 years and people are still opening more shops god help us

[@gdisprint2928]

How are people going to live

[@Hooch3]

@@gdisprint2928 how were people living 200 years ago

[@yafai5502]

You will not enjoy eating British food for forever You stupid

[@jackmarshall2801]

Curiously, immigration not mentioned.

[@jocarter2848]

Birmingham had to rebuild the city centre twice in 20 yrs, due to the gangs of Carribean and Asian during the late 50s and 60. Hence why those who could left in hordes!

[@untitle161]

I live in the USA. 8 years ago I met a man here who was visiting from England. I believe he was from London. I asked him if he ever been to Birmingham England. He said “Yes, it’s not a beautiful place”.

[@reeceburns7412]

From a fellow Brummie (Birmingham) Born and bred I'd agree but it's home for me. When your from round here it's sound.. Just like most city's in the UK they all have there own issues.. You Mericans got it good over there

[@kaylee458]

It is a beautiful place just some people let it down not looking after where they live and friendly place too unlike London full of rude arragant people stuck up there own backside and London is a dump

[@Answersonapostcard]

It has its nice parts and its ugly parts, just like London and many other places.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Well mate he told you a load of lies or hasn'y been to Birmingham in his life, Birmingham UK is the UK's second Largest City and is very modern, diverse and cosmopolitan with loads of top entertainment, tourist attractions and restaraunts and is now a top tourist destination for vistors from arround the world

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

I grew up in Birmingham, and lived there until I was 33. The place is a sh1th0le. I can't believe you said 'diverse' as if it is a positive thing lol

[@biulaimh3097]

When Detroit went bankrupt, things got ugly. A lot of other UK cities are on the verge of bankruptcy. I think what will happen is the central government will give them enough to avoid having to declare bankruptcy but these funds will basically be the city equivalents of life jackets. They may not go officially bankrupt but things will be bad.

[@REALMADPIP]

The City of Birmingham went bankrupt a short time ago

[@tomfenn7149]

Not too sure. Detroit is Detroit though, and like London, it was a major city. Birmingham although big has always been overshadowed by London and I fear what will happen next (I live in central Birmingham), is that HS2 will be completed and Birmingham will simply become another suburb of London. House prices will rocket even further. You can gauge this by looking at Digbeth which is already being pulled down to create a new service sector to serve HS2. Areas B12, B13 and B14 will become highly sought after by those wishing to escape from London. I think already run down parts of Birmingham such as Handsworth, Aston, Winston Green may finally improve, as those unable to find accommodation in B12, B13 & B14 will look there instead. Chin up. Brum not completely doomed yet!

[@Answersonapostcard]

It will never be detriot as it doesn't rely on a single industry for work.

[@thealarman]

A council in the UK can not declare itself bankrupt. But Birmingham is guilty of spending money it cant afford to spend, like the commonwealth games, ripping out the flyover at Perry Barr and all the empty housing in Perry Barr that was built for the games. They cant sell this housing, they cant even rent it out, some of these flats have no kitchens or bathrooms, so they will never be up to a standard to get a mortgage.

[@davidfoster2006]

Don’t have a decent car in Birmingham, the car thieves and chop shop trash, won’t be far away.

[@RosalindBurridge-dg6cy]

Enoch Powell cursed the place right up. Nuff said.

[@93Beefcake]

i just woke up in a steaming mood ye

[@stevecrawford4817]

Nearby Atlantic ocean, really? No where near the coast.

[@stevebeever2442]

Yes really You're not in the middle of a giant landmass like Russia you're on a tiny little island

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@stevebeever2442No we are not a tiny Island mate and yes Birmingham is no where near the Atlantic Ocean

[@suzanheywood]

I laughed when they showed the clip of the sea, Birmingham is in the Midlands, nowhere near the Atlantic Ocean.

[@stevebeever2442]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 Super tiny island. Right on the Atlantic Ocean

[@stevebeever2442]

@@suzanheywood That's because you live on a tiny island. Birmingham is only 81 miles from the sea. You think 80 miles is a huge distance? Really in the grand scheme of things it's really not far at all

[@DotM68]

This is just describing every major city in the uk.

[@elguapo6225]

Dark side of Birmingham😂😂 All of it is dark👺 I've seen as I've come out of their main station grooming gangs at work, hustling single young women,gangs, it's almost like something out of the taken movie, Oh and it's bankrupt because of corruption and thieving counselors, it's typical English city modern day hell, and I will never be going back for all the tea in China😂

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

Me too. This vid is the dark side ''lite''. Birmingham is real bad, it has gotten worse over the past 15yrs.

[@Answersonapostcard]

It has improved a lot since the 70's and 80's. @@Heaven-dy9lj

[@rorykendall]

Definetly agree on council being corrupt.

[@JohnPhoenix918]

@@rorykendall Councils fucked by Islamadiz

[@Lilyalexandermakes]

confirming that buses are still a mess!

[@alexmac337]

That video was the light side of Birmingham's dark side. 😂

[@rahulsharda_boss689]

Thanks for the information I hope the information is correct Thanks!

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

As a Brummie ( Birmingham Citizen ) I can tell you the information is utter rubbish

[@rahulsharda_boss689]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 Helpful, actually, I was planning to move there. Thanks!

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@rahulsharda_boss689 As a born and bred Brummie ( Birmingham Citizen ) of 68 years I can categorically say this information on tis video is utter rubbish and Birmingham is a modern cosmopolitan, cultural City with a totally modern City Center with no more problems than any other City in the World, the problem is for some reason people like to bash Birmingham even though they have never visited Birmingham in their lives and yes I have to admit up to the 1980's Birmingham was not a very nice place structurally, but since then Birmingham has been rebuilt and has reinvented it self

[@rahulsharda_boss689]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 Thanks for your time and information!

[@user-vp6cq4sv3d]

​@@rahulsharda_boss689Birmingham City Council has filed for bankruptcy. Maybe I don't know enough. Just don't cheap out and move to Smethwick which is a 14min driveaway. Assuming you're Indian judging by your name I don't think the populace of Smethwick would like you very much. It's an enclave for Muslims of the Pakistani and Bangladeshi sort.

[@bernarddavis9579]

Dark Side Of Birmingham was Pink Floyd's worst album.

[@andrewmurphy4116]

It isn't the reliability of the public transport. Its the passengers which are the problem. I've lived here from birth, but also lived in London. Exactly the same problems.

[@DaviesMartinezBeats]

Why use bus footage from the 1970's?

[@RJFP67]

I can’t imagine being homeless ? After the 2008 crash I put my limited resources and sweat equity in having an affordable place to live. It’s made all the difference in my quality of life. I’m retired and live comfortably on less then $2000.00 a month. My monthly mortgage is $300.00. When government labor unions run anything, it’s a failure 😢.

[@CelticMickWalks]

I am heading to Birmingham on the 16 to 19 of December for the first time in England.🤞

[@leah902]

You're better off in Manchester or Cornwall

[@CelticMickWalks]

@@leah902 going to explore the largest German Christmas market outside of Germany plus flight was too good to pass, 37 Euros return 😄

[@Answersonapostcard]

German market is good and also has a lot of great pubs! Hope you enjoyed it. (I was there on the 17th)@@CelticMickWalks

[@CelticMickWalks]

Loads of things to see, Karen's Diner was some craic as well. should be uploaded by tomorrow the 27th@@Answersonapostcard

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@leah902 So how do you make that out, typical of some one who has never been to Birmingham

[@johndeakin9359]

2nd CITY thank you

[@mariaefelices6543]

Birminghamistan now ,no one comments

[@phra1l]

As good or bad as any. Brummies, like me. are the best thing about Brum. So I was told by several visitors (I used to drive a taxi)

[@markknight1011]

This is just knocking Birmingham. So other cities a squeaky clean in comparison?

[@Triplet33333]

Big City roads get clogged up in rush hour 👀🥴🤦🏽‍♂️

[@matthughes121]

Strange video showing Birmingham buses from the 1970s and footage that isn’t even in Birmingham. Wasn’t aware we had London buses and such a wide river running through the city centre. I better not set foot outside the house today because of all the druggies and alcoholics and the abysmal weather that blights Birmingham.

[@Triplet33333]

Cost of living crisis like a mf 😂

[@ArthurJones-rr8ej]

Nothing like being Positive is there? The ONLY reason for any negatives with places like Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds etc etc IS that the Taxes are syphoned off to london.

[@martinmatthews9381]

put more simply over populated city

[@whateversunpopular1338]

If you’re considering staying in Birmingham 😂😂😂 like most people have a choice

[@jacksummers9509]

The buses are fookin shit he got that right

[@bbcisrubbish]

Brum appears to be representative of the UK. Why are the drug people paying in dollars in Brum?

[@marksparkes1]

You mean there's a bright side?

[@Justmefilming84]

Yes Birmingham is very dark... but most ya pics videos are not from Birmingham

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Where did you get that idea from Leeds apparently is mainly Asian

[@christopherhill9741]

you are just saying the same for every city in uk

[@RolandBizjets]

Dangerous to walk at night, people following you and staring at you, shootings, regular stabbings, rubbish everywhere, dirty streets, bad traffic, druggies, alcoholics, crime. Horrible place.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

Written and presented by AI 🤖

[@stephendavies925]

I worked in Brum in the 90s wonderful people except for the Irish at the time i lived in Digberth at the time a regular visitor the Bull ring great pubs everyone was full of fun, im sure the mass influx of immigrants from around thhe world has ruined this once great city

[@andrewlee8909]

Very true as a brummie white British are now a minority just like Leicester and now we've gone bankrupt cuts to services libraries etc council tax doubled Birmingham has sadly changed for the worse

[@laurenphillips385]

I've live in Birmingham 30 years some of this is bullshit the transport is pretty good and parking is not very hard in Birmingham at all just have to be careful in the city centre but parking no problem like other cities I've been to it's not good . Weather is English weather lol it's cold in winter but not Freezing but we don't really get snow its every couple years with snow . And summers are getting hotter but no to hot unless it's a one week heatwave but it rains mostly like the other cities in England. The dark side of Birmingham is the potholes on the roads and the Birmingham city council is bankrupt because they treated the woman differently to the men and they didn't wanted to pay the woman the same amount of money has the men which is so wrong that's why they gone bankrupt because the Birmingham city council didn't think they will get caught out . they just scum bags that's why alot of people are angry another reason is lots of rubbish everywhere in different areas it's because the Birmingham city council don't want to do anything they hardly collected the rubbish and we pay for it wouldn't that make you angry . Lots of crime because poverty and violence.

[@janklaas4146]

Seems like the EU's kelagri plan is failing

[@robertcalleja2348]

It's like all the UK shit

[@63112]

Worst designed city in all of the UK…

[@robisl5507]

Birmingham is a good place

[@roderickcozens5371]

Best thing about Birmingham is New St station,,,,,,so you can leave.

[@SamanthaJames-t7j]

This is the most inaccurat vid iv seen. We by the ocean lol the center of the country lmfao

[@pearljam619]

All your points could be made about any city in England. Pointless.

[@wolfgangthesecond2769]

What a load of bull crap

[@adamcfada5071]

I have lived in Birmingham all my life and it's much darker than anything in this video.

[@tom_kennedy]

Absolute Nerd

[@4th_Disciple]

too kewl 4 skewl🤟

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[@Fulkumnuts]

Government needs to wake up and sort this out no one seems to be bothered

[@JohnPhoenix918]

In Birmingham Nothing is Reliable Theres also more Rodents and black bin bags than outdoor Wheelie Bins don't go eat here Crying out Jeez

[@MartinSharp-w8u]

Bham crap and gettin worse

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Well the millions of tourists visiting Birmingham from arround the world would tend to disagree with you.

[@adventuresofanathan]

Alot of the stock images and videos you have used are not even from Birmingham 😂

[@MaggiePlant-oo4tw]

I could do a better job driving the buses all they do is gas bag standing there talking then running behind schedule

[@BenjaminWhitaker-pw2mr]

Honestly absolutely shoddy video Using an AI voiceover too I ❤ Birmingham and always will.

[@Benjy9845]

Wow this was crap!

[@stuzo666]

Dark side ...hmmmm 🤔 I wonder what the dark side refer to...🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊

[@thealarman]

What a complete load of rubbish, this is nothing but lazy journalism at its best, most of the video footage was taken in London, pictures of the Birmingham busses were the vehicles stored at the transport museum. But if you was trying to put people off coming to Birmingham your doing a bloody good job.

[@helicopterhorsemom5485]

This is a load of crap. The cut-away scenes show pictures of American dollars. Hard pass. Are the videos even of Birmingham, or are they just stock vids used to frighten people? I don't buy it.

[@1_and_only_Crjase]

Can I get a… bottle of water

[@kaylee458]

Ediot dark side of brum go way

[@Mixetrica]

This is what you get when you give independency to all of your colonies.

[@simonmaird6857]

AI drivel

[@KingRaccoon747]

loads of rubbish !

[@Porkcylinder]

Believe me NOBODY thinks irs ‘all rosey’ in Birmingham