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UB40 unveil wooden maps celebrating Birmingham’s musical heritage

Series of 30 maps highlights underappreciated musical impact of the city

UB40 have launched a series of maps celebrating Birmingham’s musical heritage that will be featured at every railway station across the city.

Revealing the first of 30 specially commissioned works at Hall Green station as part of the Musical Routes project, the reggae group welcomed the installation that celebrates the underappreciated musical impact of the city.

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