OLDER readers will remember the bleak days that came in a cloud of dust in the middle years of the last century as much of Birmingham's architectural heritage was bulldozed.
Now we are more enlightened and have realised that fine old buildings add interest and character to our city.
Great, then, to see that the wonderful Old Grammar School in Kings Norton has been restored and reopened.
The project represents a fine use of Lottery cash – and is a tribute to everyone who has campaigned to protect such reminders of Birmingham's fascinating past.
The city is a better place because of them.