Birmingham's fascinating 'time-warp' pothole uncovered by motorists revealing Victorian street
A deep pothole in Birmingham uncovers a section of Victorian cobbled streets, highlighting both the city's history and ongoing pothole issues.
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Stunned motorists have uncovered a 'time-warp' pothole on a city centre street which is so deep it reveals a Victorian road.
The gaping hole which opened up in the tarmac along St Vincent Street in Birmingham has unveiled a section of the city's historic cobbled streets.
Drivers have since joked it's one of the 'more fascinating potholes' they have encountered providing a snapshot of the city’s past.
But others pointed out it simply highlights the extent of the pothole problems blighting motorist in the city.
Birmingham City Council said the 'defect' which is by a bridge over a railway line had been ‘noted’ and was currently awaiting repair.
Recruitment agency worker Karla Brindley, 33, was among those who spotted the pothole as a regularly commuter into the city centre.
She said: "There's potholes everywhere in Brum but I've never seen one so deep it reveals a road from possibly 100 plus years ago.
"The cobbled road beneath it actually looks in better condition than the other roads, I guess things were built to last back then.
"It's always nice to uncover a bit of history but this probably serves to highlight what a big issue potholes are."
Other residents took to social media, with one writing: "Hmm there is no pothole in the cobbled bit of the street, the workmen of the past did there jobs right."
Another added: "Birmingham's most fascinating pothole. Lol," while a third commented: "It's a wonder BCC haven't sent someone out with a bucket of tar and then say it's fixed that's the normal stuff lately
A fourth said: "Imagine all the technology now yet the cobble remains intact."
A Birmingham City Council spokesman said: “We are aware of the defect on St Vincent Street. It will be repaired according to relevant priorities.
"The council and its contractor, Kier, are committed to preserving Birmingham’s history and where sites of historical interest are uncovered, we work with the relevant specialists to protect them.
“You can report road or pavement issues on www.birmingham.gov.uk/potholes. You can also see our latest surfacing programmes at www.birmingham.gov.uk/highways-work-programme.”
