Hawkesley
| Hawkesley | |
|---|---|
 Hawkesley Square in the centre | |
  Hawkesley Location within theWest Midlands | |
| OS grid reference | SP0477 |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Shire county | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode district | B38 |
| Dialling code | 0121 |
| Police | West Midlands |
| Fire | West Midlands |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Hawkesleyis an area ofBirmingham,England. It is part of 'The Three Estates', the housing estates Hawkesley, Pool Farm, and Primrose. These are to the south of (and effectively sub-areas of)Kings Norton.The Ordnance Survey grid reference is SP0477.
Historically inWorcestershire,Hawkesley was an important area of action during theEnglish Civil Warparticularly aroundHawkesley Farmwhich is situated further towardsLongbridgesite of the famous motor works.
Wast Hill Tunnel,on theWorcester and Birmingham Canal,passes beneath the area.
The Three Estates New Deal for Communities in place since 2001 has encouragedurban regeneration.
UK artists Gavin Wade andAlec Finlayworking with poetPaul Conneallywere commissioned to make public art in Hawkesley and as part of the work organised communityRengaworkshops across the Three Estates making a unique piece that forms part of Wade's huge Strategic Questions piece. The piece being co-funded by the Three Estates New Deal for Communities and Birmingham City Council.
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