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Day 2 of Birmingham

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aug 27, 2025, 9:37 am • 9 0

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once in a black moon @vivisextion.bsky.social

I made it to the bridge. It was next to the aquarium.

Picture of the Black Sabbath bridge from the other side. Canal and River Trust sign. Formally known as Broad Street Bridge, this bridge was renamed in 2019 in recognition of Birmingham's famous rock band, Black Sabbath. Formed in 1968, the band is often credited as being a pioneer of heavy metal and is one of the city's most famous exports. Black Sabbath is not the only link Birmingham has to metal - the connection goes all the way back to medieval times. During the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham and its jewellery quarter had a reputation as the 'workshop of the world thanks to its use of casting metal. Hot liquid metal was poured into sand casts leading to the city becoming famous for items including buckles, belts, snuff boxes and jewellery.
aug 27, 2025, 4:12 pm • 1 0 • view
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once in a black moon @vivisextion.bsky.social

There’s still so many tributes on the bench.

The Black Sabbath bench with heaps of flowers and notes and tributes from fans. The Black Sabbath bench with heaps of flowers and notes and tributes from fans.
aug 27, 2025, 4:13 pm • 1 0 • view
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once in a black moon @vivisextion.bsky.social

See if you can spot me on the livestream.

Trying to work out how to get the livestream. “Where is the camera?” Hanging out by the bench. Paying respects in the crowd.
aug 27, 2025, 4:15 pm • 1 0 • view
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once in a black moon @vivisextion.bsky.social

Some of my favourite tributes left by fans.

A bouquet wrapped in colourful garden themed cloth with a rock that says RIP JOHN. A cartoon hand drawn of Ozzy holding on to a dog in clouds wearing his sunglasses and hat. An embroidered charm of Ozzy under a note from a fan who made it. A note in pencil from a 14 year old fan.
aug 27, 2025, 4:18 pm • 1 0 • view
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once in a black moon @vivisextion.bsky.social

Also got to see this Ozzy - a rescue sea otter!

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aug 27, 2025, 4:23 pm • 2 0 • view
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once in a black moon @vivisextion.bsky.social

More info on Ozzy the sea otter. His birthday is on Halloween!!

Date rescued: 01/01/2018 Male DOB: 31/10/2017 Weight when found: 6.3kg Features: Bigger than Ola, no tag Personality: He's a cheeky chap who loves to interact with guests. He's constantly looking for things to play with and will often be found sleeping on the pop up window. His story: Found abandoned on the beach where it is believed he had been for approximately 4 hours. Was determined on arrival to be underweight, dehydrated, moderate coat issues and had a seizure upon being admitted. He was nursed to health with support from SEALIFE but sadly could never be returned to the wild. The name Mr Bishop comes from the beach he was found on.
aug 27, 2025, 4:24 pm • 2 0 • view