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These photographs and writing comprised part of an exhibition held at the Library of Birmingham in the first half of 2025. Entitled In Search of Urban Happiness, the exhibition was paralleled by a similar exhibition in Halifax. David Moore, a social historian, wrote words and took photographs to illustrate his perception of Birmingham landmarks Further illustrations in poetic form were provided by Ian Henery, a well-known award-winning local poet and radio presenter. Together, these words and images provide haunting personal interpretations of many of Birmingham's major features, ranging from the famous central Bull of the Bullring to housing estates on the edges of the city.

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Ian Henery is a solicitor at national criminal defence firm Haley's Solicitors, based at their Birmingham office in the City Centre. He is also a playwright and his latest play is the second in a trilogy called Home funded by Arts Council England and commissioned by China West Midlands. A scratch performance of the second play, Coming to Birmingham: Making of a Modern City, was performed for the Chinese Mid Autumn Festival for two sold out performances of 1,500 people on 29th September 2025 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre. He hosts The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra and his website is wwww.ianhenerypoet.com David Moore MA - Founder and Former Chairman of the Lichfield Waterworks TrustDavid Moore's association with history began inauspiciously. He was thrown off the History CSE course at secondary school for failing to show an interest and failing to hand in any course work.His working career started with an apprenticeship in the construction industry with an upward path leading to management in the private sector.Despite his worst efforts at school, Dave has always maintained his interest in history. He travels Britain widely in pursuit of his passion for industrial heritage and social history.Early retirement allowed Dave to deepen his interests by studying public history at Ruskin college, Oxford, for which he was awarded an MA.Dave's other skills of photography, 3D digital Imaging and information technology support his work in the public history arena.

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