The Bull

Standing guard outside the bullring is a large bronze bull known simply by locals as the Bull although his true name is aptly the Guardian.
Although he was created for the shopping mall the Bull is now something of a landmark in his own right as you will see locals and tourists clambering to have their photo taken on or next to him. He is also used by many locals as a meeting point ie I’ll meet you by the Bull.
The Bull enjoys dressing up now and again, over the winter he was kept cosy with a jumper knitted by local craft collective Stitches & Hoes. At present he is modelling a Lycra union jack outfit for the Jubilee although one suspects he may also wear it to promote the Olympics.
The original Bullring was a cattle market of the bovine variety although I’m note sure there would have been any specimens quite as magnificent as the Bull.

Known as ‘Bully’ to locals, it’s Birmingham’s pride and joy!
Located just opposite Nationwide and Hollister outside the Bullring, this is the most popular meeting place in Birmingham city centre. This bronze icon is much liked, not only with the locals but also with tourists, who are always taking pictures. Many visitor’s also place little children on it’s back for that extra special photo.
I have met friends outside here, dates, nights out as a general meeting place for everyone and a great central point to get your bearings from. It’s a perfect stone throw away from the shops, restaurants, markets, New street and Moor street train stations, & visible enough and easy to get to if you do get lost.
Quite busy on the weekends, afternoons, and evenings. Recently they have given it a coat of the Union Jack, specially designed me thinks for the upcoming Jubilee nuptials.
Pay it a visit, you’ll not forget our Bull.

This bull is more than a statue. He is the bronze embodiment of fierce Brummie pride, ready to take on any né’er-do-wells who dare suggest that Manchester might be the UK’s second city.
Created by the artist Laurence Broderick, The Bull can be found by the west main entrance to The Bullring (between Vero Moda and Hollister). His proper name is «The Guardian», but nobody calls him that, preferring to go with «The Bull».
People often use The Bull as a meeting point and it is a prime tourist photo opportunity, especially when he is dressed in a snazzy Christmas jumper (knitted by Kings Heath craft collective, Stitches and Hos) or his dapper Diamond Jubilee romper suit.