Birmingham Corporation Tramways & Omnibus Department – Outer Circle bus guide, c1925, originally uploaded by mikeyashworth. Birmingham Corporation Tramways & Omnibus Department – Outer Circle bus guide ‘see Birmingham’s charming suburbs by ‘bus – 25 miles for fifteen pence’ I’ve been after one of these for ages.
Not only are the bus company not upset about my encouraging you to spent 11 hours on the 11c on the 11th of November, they’ve said I can borrow a bus to do some publicity shots. That’s right, let me borrow a bus. And today while doing a bit of 11-related research I found out that there was a song that was “a tribute” to the outer circle — not only that but it’s on the interweb for downloading for nowt. Outer Circle by Woodbine. See you on the 11C in three weeks.
On the 11th of November let’s create a modern ritual, a post-millennial cultural cult. Eleven hours on the eleven bus — join us. The rules: Get on the 11C at 11am (or as near as dammit) on 11/11. Get off the 11C at 10pm — 11 hours later — (or as near as dammit) on 11/11. You can get on and off the bus as many times as you like (don’t spend more than an hour off bus). Document your journey; photos, film, writing, cross-stitch, knitting, amigurumi, poetry, blog, twitter, however you like. Meet up with others as mad as you, if you want. The point: A post-cultural, post-sporting, post-everything pyschogeographical document of the city. The clockwise circling will create a centripetal force for good. The route: On the TWM site, or as a video. The practicalities: Get a free daysaver. Add to your . Facebook Event. Upcoming Event. The inspiration: This is kind of inspired by Gimpo’s 25 Hour M25 spin.
