Among the area's best-known landmarks is Alexander Stadium, which was built in the mid-1970s but significantly expanded in from 2009-2020. It is the largest athletics stadium in Britain. Many events of the 2022 [[Commonwealth Games]] were held at the stadium, including the opening ceremony. ''Perry the Bull'', the mascot of the games, was named after the suburb, with the bull having long been a symbol of the city of Birmingham. | Among the area's best-known landmarks is Alexander Stadium, which was built in the mid-1970s but significantly expanded in from 2009-2020. It is the largest athletics stadium in Britain. Many events of the 2022 [[Commonwealth Games]] were held at the stadium, including the opening ceremony. ''Perry the Bull'', the mascot of the games, was named after the suburb, with the bull having long been a symbol of the city of Birmingham. |