Centre of the Earth

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Coordinates: 52°29′28″N 1°56′05″W / 52.4912°N 1.9348°W / 52.4912; -1.9348

For Earth's core, see Structure of Earth. For use in science fiction, see Travel to the Earth's center.

The Centre of the Earth is a purpose-built environmental education centre in Birmingham, England, run by the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country.

Location[]

It is 1.5 km away from Birmingham City Centre and was opened in 1993, and is claimed to be the first such purpose built centre in an urban setting in Europe.[1] The Centre is set in landscaped grounds (originally a ), providing a resource for learning and play. The Soho Loop of the BCN Main Line Canal is adjacent, and the Centre has its own wharf, which has been recently restored.

Building[]

The architect for the timber-framed building, which demonstrates the sustainable use of natural resources, was David Lea.[2] Keith Hall, a founding member of the Association for Environment Conscious Building, built the Centre. The building and its grounds are easily accessible to people with limited mobility.

Activities[]

The Centre is used as a base for a range of educational activities including:

  • Activities for Primary and Secondary schools.
  • Training for teachers, community,
  • Workshops for students in higher education and teacher training.
  • and study support for children of different ages.
  • Demonstrations of in small urban spaces.
  • A venue for meetings, workshops and
  • A place to enjoy and study urban wildlife

References[]

  1. ^ "The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country | Birmingham & Black Country". Wild-net.org. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 July 2007. Retrieved 2009-09-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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