Arguably Birmingham’s industrial birthplace, raw produce market and gateway from country to city, Digbeth had run into decline as Birmingham’s tertiary and quaternary industries took over. From the silenced warehouses now spring a host of striking and visually off-centre offerings that are bringing new focus and vibrancy to the area.

Pull your socks up and join the BCO NextGen aboard the shoelace express for a walking tour of 5 key buildings; The Walker Building, Fazeley Studios, Custard Factory, Zellig and Glenn Howells.