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The city of Birmingham, which is located in the West Midlands in England and is the most populous city in Britain outside London. The city is a major international commercial centre and as a result it has excellent transport, retail, events and conference facilities. The city has six universities which makes it the largest centre of higher education in the country outside London.

Birmingham's architecture is largely a product of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries having only really developed as a city as a result of the Industrial Revolution. Evidence of Birmingham's medieval history can be seen in its oldest churches, particularly the original parish church of St Martin in the Bull Ring, and two public houses - the Lad in the Lane and The Old Crown.

Birmingham's universities are: Aston University, University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, University College Birmingham, Newman University and a campus of the University of Law and BPP University. The city is also home to the regional base of the Open University.

The city has three main line railway stations: Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill. Between them they offer passengers many direct services across the United Kingdom. Curzon Street railway station is planned to be the northern terminus for phase 1 of the High Speed 2 rail link from London which is due to open in 2026.

Located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, the city of Hull was founded late in the 12th century by the monks of Meaux Abbey who needed a port where the wool from their estates could be exported. They chose a place at the junction of the rivers Hull and Humber to build a quay. Today, Hull is a modern, cosmopolitan city surrounded by colourful seaside resorts, a jaw-dropping coastline and miles and miles of tranquil countryside. Whether it's sandcastles on the beach or a night on the tiles, clambering over cliffs or strolling around a stately home, Hull has something for everyone. Whilst in the city pay a visit to the Museum of Club Culture which is the world's only museum dedicated to celebrating nightclub and streetstyles from around the world. Alternatively, take a stroll around Hull Old Town and marvel at the Georgian architecture, historic pubs and take a ride on the only swinging footbridge in the United Kingdom. Continuing with the pub theme why not follow The Ale Trail which takes visitors to some of the oldest pubs in the city which include George Hotel - Hull's oldest surviving licensed pub with the smallest window in England.