Statues Return to Birmingham’s Heart | UK News

Birmingham’s heart is getting a historical makeover—James Watt and Joseph Priestley, giants of the Industrial Revolution and Enlightenment, are back on display after 10 years in storage. Reinstalled at either end of Ratcliff Passage between Three Chamberlain Square and the Town Hall, their return marks a symbolic bridge between Birmingham’s transformative past and its evolving future. Once housed at the old Central Library, these statues were moved during the Paradise redevelopment project in 2015, which has since reshaped the city center with new shops, offices, and public spaces. Officials see their reappearance as a tribute to innovation and intellectual legacy, reminding visitors that Birmingham didn’t just witness progress—it helped drive it. Walk through Chamberlain Square and meet the thinkers who shaped the modern world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5260a6ffd3971045