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RAF concert JLP01_08_068705
BULL RING CENTRE, BULL RING, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS. A RAF band performing at the east court of the Bull Ring Centre, with shoppers watching from the spiral ramp in the foreground.
From 14th to 27th June 1964, a display by the Royal Air Force was set up in the Bull Ring Centre. The display included a British Folland Gnat fighter jet. Over the two weeks of the display, concerts were also held at the east court by an RAF band
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1960s Commerce Development Music Royal Air Force Shopping Centre Concert
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This print captures a moment in time during the RAF concert held at the Bull Ring Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands. The image showcases an RAF band performing at the east court of the shopping center, with intrigued shoppers watching from the spiral ramp in the foreground. During a two-week display by the Royal Air Force in June 1964, this concert was just one of many events that took place to entertain and engage visitors. The Bull Ring Centre also featured a remarkable British Folland Gnat fighter jet as part of its display. In this snapshot from history, we witness both commerce and culture intersecting harmoniously. Shoppers pause their activities to enjoy an impromptu performance by talented musicians representing the prestigious Royal Air Force. The atmosphere is electric as melodies fill the air, creating a unique blend of music and retail therapy. The photograph not only documents a significant event but also serves as a reminder of how public spaces can be transformed into stages for artistic expression. It encapsulates an era when development and progress were celebrated alongside cultural enrichment. Thanks to A© Historic England Archive's preservation efforts, we are able to relive these moments from our past and appreciate how they shaped our present-day experiences.
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