Ozzy the Bull — Attraction in Birmingham

Today I had quite an unexpected “urban wildlife” experience at the train station. As I was waiting for my train, I spotted a little family of rats, a mom and her tiny kids, scurrying through the station with surprising confidence. The mommy rat seemed to lead the way like she knew exactly where she was going, weaving through discarded snack wrappers and around people’s shoes. Her little ones dutifully followed, slipping through the narrow gaps in the closed shop doors like they were going on a shopping spree of their own.

I half expected people around me to be freaked out, maybe jump back or stare, but… nothing. It was as if the rats were simply another part of the station’s routine, as normal as the morning coffee run. People barely blinked, some even stepped around the rats as if they were just another commuter group making their way. It made me wonder how often these furry little shoppers come out for their nightly rounds when everyone’s gone.

Honestly, the sight was both a little unsettling and oddly cute. They were scavengers with style, tiny troopers navigating the big world of...

What a wonderful sight to gaze upon for the weary traveller. Made originally for Birmingham hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games and previously called The Raging Bull. Repositioned next to the entrance of platform 6 at Birmingham New Street Station 2023. This bull is truly a mahoosive sculpture standing at 30ft tall. Renamed after the legendary native Aston vocalist Ozzy Osborne of Black Sabbath fame. And just like the real Ozzy, it has an articulated head, swishing tail, and colour...

The Grand Central Bull at New Street train station was originally used for the opening ceremony at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and was a crowd favourite. Now rebuilt to suit its current location it is again delighting many that pass through the station especially the younger ones. It is a considerable size and does have moving parts. It’s worth a look and no ticket needs...