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3 unusual facts about Custard Factory


Custard Factory

Located on the redeveloped site of the Bird's Custard factory in the industrial district of Digbeth, it is home to a community of businesses, primarily with an artistic and media slant, but also including entertainment venues and regional offices of national charitable organisations.

After the Bird company's departure to Banbury in 1964, the buildings were redeveloped from 1992, in two initial phases.

River Rea

There are proposals to include a riverside walk and new bridge over the Rea at Digbeth's Custard Factory media and arts complex (now complete).


Birmingham Institute of Art and Design

The main BIAD campus and library is located at Gosta Green, just north of Birmingham city centre, and about three-quarters of a mile from both Birmingham New Street railway station and the Custard Factory quarter.


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