Station Street, Birmingham, March 4th 2024 - The Crown pub, opposite New Street station in Birmingham, England which is described as ‘The birthplace of Metal' where Black Sabbath played their first gig has been given Grade II listed status. Station Street where the pub is located was under threat being redeveloped and bulldozed as another property on the street, Britain's oldest cinema, The Electric also closed down Credit: Stop Press Media/Alamy Live News

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