When people visit Birmingham for a spot of retail therapy, they are unlikely to visit the old Custard factory. However it is a hidden treasure surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city. It is currently under further development however it is set to become the home to an eclectic mix of young creative work in all fields of the arts. The key aspect to the success of this project is whether the council can keep the rent costs low enough for up and coming artists to house their work and retail outlets. At the moment the Custard factory is a place of retro beauty, you can find anything from old Vespas to quirky crockery, its a stylish place for all those who are intersted in current and past trends. Well worth a visit, as it makes a change from looking at shops that are all the same with similar layouts etc, the public art on show such as the 40ft high Green Man sculpture makes shopping a memorable cultural experience.
2 comments:
Sounds like a greta place, i really like it when you find things off the beaten track, reminds me of the Corn Exchange one of a kind building and not a chain store in sight.
yep, as we get so used to seeing the same generic shops in every high street, whether your in the uk or abroad its great to see a variety of small retail outlets selling more unusual stock.
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