Black Sabbath’s final show might be the headline, but the real story is how the city has quietly transformed itself into a living museum -layered with murals, monuments, and memories forged in metal.
Our photographer Jack Babington took a stroll around the city to capture images of the tributes in place ahead of the band’s final showdown this weekend (July 5).
You don't need a ticket to Villa Park to feel Black Sabbath's presence in Birmingham.
Take a look at our gallery as Birmingham becomes a ‘living museum’ to Black Sabbath:
33. Black Sabbath tributes across Birmingham
Black Sabbath’s final show might be the headline, but the real story is how the city has quietly transformed itself into a living museum -layered with murals, monuments, and memories forged in metal. | Jack Babington
34. Black Sabbath tributes across Birmingham
Black Sabbath’s final show might be the headline, but the real story is how the city has quietly transformed itself into a living museum -layered with murals, monuments, and memories forged in metal. | Jack Babington
35. Black Sabbath tributes across Birmingham
Black Sabbath’s final show might be the headline, but the real story is how the city has quietly transformed itself into a living museum -layered with murals, monuments, and memories forged in metal | Jack Babington
36. Black Sabbath tributes across Birmingham
Black Sabbath’s final show might be the headline, but the real story is how the city has quietly transformed itself into a living museum -layered with murals, monuments, and memories forged in metal. | Jack Babington