ACME Whistles, Key to the City, Birmingham, 2022

This was one venue that I was not able to book onto during the #keytothecitybrum project and therefore my visit was a few weeks after the Commonwealth Games.

ACME Whistles, Key to the City, Birmingham, 2022
Simon blows the whistle on whistles

Simon Topman, managing director of 150-year-old ACME Whistles greeted our small group with the words “You are part of the leftovers”.  No, this is not a reference to a meal or a restaurant, rather Simon was referring to the “Key to the City”.  During the festival, the Whislte tour only took place on Wednesdays, and as I was soon to realise, only small groups could be taken around the factory premises.  Therefore, I was one of many that could not get on a tour during the Key to the City dates.  I was determined to complete the full set of venues with my key and so I was more than happy to attend and proud to be one of the “leftovers”.  

Whilst we waited for Simon to appear for the tour, we had coffee and biscuits in the upper meeting room.  The place reminded me of my grandmother’s sitting room with so many fascinating memorabilia on display.  There were items from the two wars, recent links to the England football team and the late Queen’s Jubilees.  The furniture was wonderfully luxurious, and the focus was all about whistles. 

ACME Whistles, Key to the City, Birmingham, 2022
A tub of whistles

There are several accounts on the Internet about the ACME whistle tours led by Simon, and these have elevated the experience to a legendary status.  What does this account add to a thoroughly entertaining 2 hour tour of the factory?  To start with, Simon is a first-class raconteur and a master of storytelling.  We learnt about the history of the whistle and how the business started.  It all began with Joseph Hudson and his invention of the police whistle in the 1870s and the company have not looked back since.

ACME Whistles, Key to the City, Birmingham, 2022
WW2 bomb damage from shrapnel

For a photographer, the tour was a delight and I had fun taking pictures of the various factory scenes that unfolded.  At the start of the tour we surveyed the bomb damage in the ceiling from WWII. Then we entered the working factory. Each area provided an interesting viewpoint of the making of whistles.  What was intriguing was how the light changed throughout the grand Victorian building.  The shiny surfaces of numerous whistles resulted in a host of pictures.  There were several macro-opportunities of the whistles themselves. The people who worked at the factory were the stars and I hope they did not mind being photographed as their contributions to the manufacture of the whistles was interesting.  I took pictures of the different processes that took place in the production of both the metal and plastic ACME whistles.  I took the opportunity of photographing Simon and was taken aback when he informed me that not that many people ask to take his photograph during the tours.  But like a professional actor, he quickly posed with both whistles and rackets.  I would love to spend the day photographing all the people working in the factory.  There is so much that is happening that deserves to be recorded.  

ACME Whistles, Key to the City, Birmingham, 2022
Rattle and Whistle.

Then the tour was over.  I looked at my watch 2 hours had sped by.  The fee for the tours goes directly to charity and the factory has strong links with a local school for children with special educational needs.  I brought one of their silent dog whistles and three of their authentic Titanic whistles which is another story that Simon tells so well. It is worth just booking on the tour to hear about how the original whistle was used on the Titanic and its reprise in the successful film.

ACME Whistles, Key to the City, Birmingham, 2022
The Tiled entrance hall with a bell in the corner

I left by the front door, admiring the beautiful tiling and other tokens of a long successful business in the world of whistles.  Outside the Victorian building looks resplendent and has seen many events during its lifetime. Simon informed me that the front street was to feature in the new ITV series written by Lenny Henry called “Three little birds”.  I forgot to mention to Simon that this was an opportunity to market a new whistle to commemorate the Influx of immigrants from Jamaica.  Such a whistle would prove to be very popular at carnivals and other celebrations!

ACME Whistles, Key to the City, Birmingham, 2022
The entrance to the Whistle Factory

There are many accounts on the Internet about the legendary Whistle Tour led by Simon Topman and I have put some of the links below.

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Key to the City Brum, Raja Monkey, Birmingham, 2022

The Raja Monkey restaurant in Hall Green has an international reputation in the world of curries and again was one of the more unusual entries in the #keyofthecitybrum project. I was nearing the end of my key quest and I was wondering how to organise a visit to the restaurant.  Unbeknown to me, Sandy and Sian were very interested in having a meal at the restaurant and so we booked on the Thursday when the opening ceremony to the Commonwealth Games was taking place.  We arrived to a warm welcome and shown to our seats.  We remarked on the décor of the restaurant which gave it a middle eastern look.  Then we received our special menus for the #keytothecitybrum.  Both Sandy and Sian went for the traditional curry option whilst Jim and I went for the special menu. 

Key to the City Brum, Raja Monkey, Birmingham, 2022
The Special Menu

The special menu had an Indian food base but was heavily influenced by Bangladeshi food preparation.  There were three courses and when the food arrived the waiters explained in detail the source of the food.  There was also a lot of pride in what they were serving.  

Key to the City Brum, Raja Monkey, Birmingham, 2022
To Start
Key to the City Brum, Raja Monkey, Birmingham, 2022
To Follow
Key to the City Brum, Raja Monkey, Birmingham, 2022
To Finish

At the end, Sandy and Sian said “one of the best curries they have had”. We reflected that the restaurant has a wonderful family atmosphere. The food was superb with excellent service. Thanks to #keyofthecitybrum for allowing us to discover this wonderful establishment.

A wonderful meal @rajamonkey and highly recommend visiting the restaurant.

Key to the City Brum, Raja Monkey, Birmingham, 2022
The sign of a good meal.

My Journey with the Key
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Key to the City, Aston Hall Birmingham 2022

Aston Hall is a beautiful Grade 1 listed building near to the Aston Villa football ground and is considered to be a leading example of a building from the Jacobean era.  When I arrived at the Hall, a wedding party was setting up.  Two Lamborghinis drove up and parked outside the hall.  They provided great photographic opportunities. 

Key to the City, Aston Hall Birmingham 2022
Fast Cars in front of the Hall

I went into the house and as it was an early Sunday morning I found that I had the place all to myself.  I have been to the Hall several times and always find it fascinating.  So many highlights including the room where King Charles 1 stayed during the Civil War. The staircase where there are the remains of cannon ball damage in the wood which have not been repaired.  The Long Hall always takes your breath away with its simple magnificence.  I made my way to the staircase which leads up Dick Garretts room.  Dick Garret was a servant accused of stealing food and then took his life in the Attic room named after him. 

Just before Dick Garretts room there is a grandfather clock and to the left a door followed by another door which has a lock.  My key opened this door which opened quickly and noisily.  Once through the door, there are several rooms that you are able to access. You enter the first two which are unfurnished and then the last one that is furnished with bed, mirror and writing desk.  I realised that I was all by myself in this secret area. Aston Hall is supposed to be the most haunted place in Britain. Not only is there the ghost of Dick Garret but a Grey Lady that is seen around the Hall.  Fortunately, I did not encounter them or any other ghosts.  

Key to the City, Aston Hall Birmingham 2022
The room with the entrance to the secret chamber.

Or was the ghost already there, I will never know?

Key to the City, Aston Hall Birmingham 2022
Face at the window

What I did capture is a series of pictures and a fun visit to Aston Hall. If you enjoyed this blog then follow up with an account of an instameet that was held at the Hall.

Key to the City, Aston Hall Birmingham 2022
Lights on the Staircase.

My Journey with the Key
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Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Touchwood

After two abortive attempts to get to Touchwood, one at the wrong time and the other at the right time (but too near the stores opening time), I arrived at the ideal time.  Midnight is when the centre allowed #keytothecitybrum holders to enter the shopping centre. As you can imagine, this is not an easy time for most people and as I walked down a dimly lit alleyway in Solihull next to McDonalds, I started to get second thoughts.  

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Touchwood
In a dark dark street….

The after-hours entrance is not a solubrious placeI as I walked down to the gates and pressed the intercom.  A voice kindly welcomed me to the venue, but I had to wait while they did their evening checks around the centre.  After 10 minutes I was admitted.  In the meantime, two other key holders had arrived.  It was a dark foreboding alley, and I was apprehensive as they approached but then reassured when I saw their blue boxes holding the key. 

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Touchwood
Out of hours entrance to Touchwood

Once inside the main shopping hall, the security people took us to the information kiosk.  The key opened a locked box on the desk.  Inside were sachets of Cadbury’s drinking chocolate which the security team used to make mugs of drinking chocolate for their visitors.  We were then allowed to wander around the deserted shopping centre with our cups in hand.  It was a surreal experience.  

All the shops looked like there were in stasis just waiting for the people to arrive.  The area around the cinema was interesting without people around.  I think it was the lack of voices and general noise that made the centre feel so different.  I loved the Polestar car showroom where all the cars had their headlamps full on.  The Apple shop did not have queue outside it but of course it was not open!  The restaurants had the chairs upturned ready for cleaning.  I spent a good 45 minutes looking around, taking selfies, and looking around the empty shops.  Time then to go home and get to bed after my late night visit!

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Touchwood
No Queues at the Apple Shop LOL
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Touchwood
Night time driving in an empty shopping centre
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Touchwood
No noisy working machines
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Touchwood
Cineworld is empty!
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Touchwood
The selfie had to be done.

My Journey with the Key
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Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, 103 Colmore Row

By far the most popular venue for the #keyofthecitybrum was Birmingham’s newly built skyscraper, 103 Colmore row. On the 18th floor, there is a south facing viewing platform that provides amazing views of the City’s major buildings.  When the Key started, Instagram was inundated with pictures of the City of Birmingham from this platform.  Many of these pictures were excellent and circulated by the social media team at 103 Colmore Row.  I left my visit to the building till late July and wondered how I could do a different picture from the platform.

Arriving in the foyer of the building with Nicky Warwickshire, my photo companion for the day @nickywarwickshire, we were met by Touwa, one of the volunteers for the Key to the City Brum.  Touwa welcomed us to 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, England. He explained that the newly built building was a 108-metre tall 26-storey commercial office skyscraper.  We were going to the 19th Floor and above this floor is the soon to be opened restaurant on the 24th floor. We were not going to the 18th floor viewing platform but to a floor that provides a 360o view.  The floor was empty, and I was able to get pictures of buildings such as the BT tower and the Rotunda.  I even did a panorama to take in the skyscrapers.  It was also possible to capture views of the people visiting who were fascinated with the views.

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, 103 Colmore Row
Admiring the view
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, 103 Colmore Row
Panorama of the City

My different picture?  I got down low and framed the top of the BT tower in the frame of the windows.  I was pleased as I had got a different view which still conveys the sense of height above the city. The picture was featured by BBC Midlands Today that evening.

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, 103 Colmore Row
A different view of the BT Tower
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, 103 Colmore Row
My picture on BBC Midlands Today

Finally a few more pictures showing the colours of the City for the Commonwealth Games taken from the 19th floor of 103 Colmore Row.

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, 103 Colmore Row
Looking over the City and beyond. What can you see?
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, 103 Colmore Row
Colours on the pillars.
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, 103 Colmore Row
The view with everyone’s favourite the BT Tower.

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Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Lapworth Museum

Northfield Community Garden

The 61 and 63 buses routes are ones I know well as I use them to visit the dental school at Pebble Mill. I don’t often stay on the bus but for the keys of the City Brum, I carried on and headed down to Northfield.   The final bus stop was only a short walk from the Northfield Community Garden.  There were large iron gates which were locked by the heavy but majestic Yale lock.  The gates had to be pushed open and then I entered.  

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Northfield Community Garden
The gates to the garden with lock
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Northfield Community Garden
Welcome to the garden

There was a lovely welcome sign, and a garden-decorated tractor was also there to greet you.  The garden, next to a busy road, is a mixture of different influences.  My first thought is that the plants needed a good watering, but one could not overlook the enthusiasm that the gardeners have for the place.  There are several car tyres used to good effect providing places for the growing plants.  There were some welcome benches where one could sit down and take in the area.  In one way it was chaotic, but this was also its charm.  

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Northfield Community Garden
Colourful display
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Northfield Community Garden
Colourful tyres
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Northfield Community Garden
Colourful chairs
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Northfield Community Garden
Colourful Garden Shed

The garden sits next to the busy Longbridge bypass and there is a dull noise of traffic in the background.  Over time this noise recedes, and it is possible to relax, reflect and take in the surroundings.   I loved the garden shed which was a colourful metal container painted with several eye-catching designs.  Overall, a pleasant place to visit and wander around.

Lapworth Museum

I took the 61 bus back up the Bristol road and jumped off for the University.  This #keyofthecitybrum was home territory for me as my visit was to the Lapworth Museum which is part of the University of Birmingham.  The museum has won several local awards and been nominated for national awards.  Geology is the theme, and this is highlighted by the magnificent Rock Wall which reaches up to the ceiling.  The display cabinets have many drawers to pull out, with each one revealing different parts of the collection The large number of windows make the museum a delight to photograph and the afternoon light streaming through is a feature of the place.  

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Lapworth Museum
Lovely designs

But the centrepiece is a large dinosaur which is centre piece to the main museum room.  Rory the Allosaurus is a commanding skeleton, and he is also the key to finding the lock as described in the instructions.  Finding the lock could have been a challenge but I was ready for something hidden having already been to Acocks Green Cemetery.  I found the lock in the cabinets opposite to Rory and inside there was a fascinating display of various rocks and fossils.  The colours from the rocks is shown in the pictures. This treasure hunt for the key was rewarded with a lovely display.  Very well done.

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Lapworth Museum
Rory shows the way

My Journey with the Key
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Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Green Lane Mosque

This venue like all the others was unique and the #keytothecitybrum takes you to places that you would never normally visit. Green Lane Mosque is in Small Health Birmingham not far from the Birmingham City Football ground. It is an easy venue to find with parking access in the adjacent supermarket car park. I made my way over to the Mosque. The property was originally built to house a swimming pool. The red brick architecture stands out against the modern supermarket buildings.

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Green Lane Mosque
Anna who was one of the #keytotheciotybrum visitors

This is Anna who is a Key to the City participant, and I met her whilst I was waiting to enter Green Lane Mosque in Small Heath Birmingham.  She was with her friend Myrtle who I met previously when I went to pick up my Key at New Street station.  Anna picked up my Manchester accent.  These days I forget about my life in Bolton and Manchester and even though I have lived in Birmingham since 1985, my original accent still comes through.  Anna is from Birmingham but left during her teenage years and then returned.  She is dressed up modestly with long hem and scarf for her visit to the mosque.  We are by door G for key holders.  We found that the electronic key did not work, and we chatted as we went around to the main office.  I also learnt that Anna had lived in North Wales as well.  

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Green Lane Mosque
Salim the centre manager greets us and explains the day to day activities in the Mosque

Salim, the centre manager for Green Lane Mosque, met us and introduced himself. He explained that the full name is Green Lane Masjid and community.  As a Key to the City holder, we are invited to observe the Dhuhr (noon) prayer. The exact time of prayer changes each day, so I had previously checked the time on the website and found it was 1.30pm.  Salim was very patient with us and explained what would be happening at prayer time and then showed us to our viewing area.  Once prayers had finished, he gave us a tour of the mosque. 

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Green Lane Mosque
Dhuhr (noon) prayer and the observer room.

 The history of the building was fascinating and as previously mentioned, it was once a public swimming bath.  I put some pictures of my visit up on Facebook and one of my friends came back saying she remembered her swimming lessons at Green Lane.  We were shown different parts of the mosque including the library, the activity area and the part leading to the tower.  At the end of the visit, we were given a bag with a copy of the Koran in English, a keyring, and some chocolates.  Overall Salim and the community extended warm hospitality to the keyholders and I left with some good memories.

Dhuhr (noon) prayer.
The half round metal surrounds were part of the design of the swimming baths.
Dhuhr (noon) prayer.
The black and white brings out the architecture of the building.
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Green Lane Mosque
Shoes off
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Green Lane Mosque
View of the Mosque

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Green Lane Mosque
Salim with the incense burner

My Journey with the Key
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Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Hall Green Library

The following visits were quiet and enabled me to reflect on my journey around Birmingham with my #keytothecitybrum. Two different venues, but each allowing a key holder to stop, pause and take in life.

Robin Hood Cemetery

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Acocks Green Cemetery
Approach to Lavender walk
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Acocks Green Cemetery
Opening the vault.

The key took me to Robin Hood Cemetery near Hall Green, a place I have visited several times previously saying my respects to good friends who have passed away.  This time it was for the #keyofthecityBrum project.  The place was relatively quiet as usually when there is a large funeral taking place, access is difficult.  When I arrived, there was a funeral in process and I kept discreetly in the background.  Passing the main buildings, I made my way to the pergola over a path called Lavender walk.  Here the overground vaults were laid out along the walk.  The key opened one of these vaults.  There were no signs or indications of where this would be.  After 5 minutes I looked up a photographic colleague, Elliot Brown who had already discovered the vault.  Reading his account, I realised which vault I should focus on.  Immediately I saw that there was one vault which was slightly different to the rest and it had a lock on the front.  My key opened the vault and inside there were drawings, ceramic pins, and other objects.  There was a lovely poem about the sea and a few other notes.  An interesting find that made me pause and reflect.

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Acocks Green Cemetery
Mementoes left in the vault
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Acocks Green Cemetery
A poem about the sea.
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Acocks Green Cemetery
The Lavender walk

Hall Green library

All the public libraries in Birmingham were participating in the #keyofthecityBrum project.  You just needed to visit one of the listed libraries to access a lock.  

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Hall Green Library
Entrance to Hall Green Library

As it turned out Hall Green library is not far from Robin Hood Cemetery.  I arrived just after lunchtime as the Birmingham libraries close for an hour and reopen at 2pm.  The place was busy, but the librarian showed me the metal box which was padlocked.  My key opened the lock allowing me to access a red book.  Opening this book, I found that I was asked to write down a list of my experiences of visiting the various places in the #keytothecityBrum.  The book was brand new, and the librarian informed me that I was the first person to visit Hall Green Library and ask to see the box.  I wrote down my entry replaced the book and  locked the padlock.  I left thanking the librarians.  Outside I took several pictures.  Once outside I wondered how libraries are surviving in the present era of digital changes. This library may look a little dated on the outside, but it was very much part of the community judging by the number of people who were using it.

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Hall Green Library
The safe box in the Library
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Hall Green Library
Retrieving the book out of the safe.
Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022, Hall Green Library
My reflections.

My Journey with the Key
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Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022

My next visits with #keytothecitybrum involved both a train station and a football ground. This is an account of my travels to two different venues.

New Street Train Station

Having passed through New Street Train station countless times, I wondered what surprise the key would provide.  The instructions were to go the end of platform one and announce your arrival at the door.   There was a wait as a prior party made the visit and then it was my turn.  There were two members of staff who took me down the stairs.  One of them, worked at the station but had never seen the underground tunnels.  We walked along an access tunnel and then we entered the area under the platforms.  Whilst you were allowed to take pictures along this access corridor, I was given strict instructions not to take pictures of the tunnels under the platforms.  These tunnels were originally used to connect with the Mailbox for mail delivery.  They are now used to deliver refreshments to the trains that pass through New Street. This was a good key location and gave access to a very interesting part of the City of Birmingham.

A trip to the Hawthorns

Taking part in the #keyofthecitybrum is not just about the places you visit. The key allows you to meet people who live and work in the West Midlands.  My journey with the key took me to the Hawthorns, the home of West Bromwich Albion Football club.  My key worked in the lock and when opened, the door led to a viewing platform where you could view the football stadium. The picture is of Leah who works in the WBA Club shop.  Leah opened the door to the ground and introduced me to the football club.  She and her colleague were good company.  We talked about her father who is a lifelong WBA football supporter.  In turn, I talked about my love of Manchester City.  Two of my boyhood heroes were Jeff Astle and Tony Brown even though they did not play for my beloved City.  I told Leah that I remember WBA winning the FA cup in 1968 as it was the year before City won the cup.  This stadium is a very friendly place and happens to be one of my favourite football grounds.  I just like the Hawthorns and thank you to “Key of the City Brum” for allowing me to visit once again.

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022
The Hawthorns, home to West Bromwich Albion

My Journey with the Key
If you wish to review my journey then I have published all my visits on my blog as follows.


Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival, 2022

Now that the #keytothecitybrum project is over, I can reveal my full journey around the sites. I have grouped them into themes whether I visited the sites on the same day or the story of the unlocking the venues were linked together by themes. The first Chapter was described earlier in my blog where I picked up my key and visited my first venue “Artfull Expression”.

This chapter covers the story of my visits to the IKON Gallery, Symphony Hall and Selfridges.

kon Gallery 

My second key venue took me to the IKON gallery.  When we arrived, the receptionist on the front desk gave us directions.  Our key opened a rather inconspicuous cupboard in the entrance hall.  Once opened there were the letters ‘Miss You’ lit up in Neon.  That was the surprise and I laughed out loud.  I loved the installation.  

Key to the City Brum, Fierce Festival,
Art work by Savage

My photo buddy, Nicky was convinced there was something else and looked for some form of opening beyond the cupboard space.  The reception staff were very knowledgeable and helpful, explaining that this neon letter writing was created by the artist Savage who had lifted the letters from Graffiti in the City of Birmingham.  I did return to the IKON gallery to see the “Made in Birmingham/Made in Sydney” exhibition as this was advertised during my visit.

Symphony Hall

I realise that the #keytothecityBrum is a large undertaking and that many people are going to descend on your location.  The Symphony Hall had placed an ornate box which the key opened.  Once inside there was a QR code to scan which linked to a YouTube channel. I understand that if you were lucky there were prizes to be gained but we were not winners.  

I was disillusioned with the venue as the Symphony Hall looked uninviting, and the box office personnel were not that interested in what was taking place.  Compared to the other venues, this was the most disappointing.  The success gained from this location was that we had used our key, opened the box and therefore another key location was done.  I left thinking that so much more could have been done and it was an opportunity missed.

Selfridges 

This was a fun door to open and Selfridges had put a lot of thought into what you would find.  The key gave you access to the music system in the menswear floor of Selfridges.  It was a bright yellow compartment with a bright yellow door.  Once inside you accessed a touch screen that allowed you to add your choice of music being played in the store.  My choice was “Whiskey in the Jar” by Thin Lizzy.  The bright yellow colours against the dark surrounds were a photographer’s dream and I had fun taking lots of pictures.  Well done Selfridges.  To oversee the music in the menswear department was an inspired choice.

My Journey with the Key
If you wish to review my journey then I have published all my visits on my blog as follows.