The Mermaid was a large, dilapidated pub in Sparkhill, a working-class neighbourhood 3 miles south of Birmingham city centre. A microcosm of Birmingham, Sparkhill has been shaped by Irish and South ...
The Mermaid in Sparkhill helped launch Napalm Death, one of the the most influential metal bands of all time. It also sparked the creation of Grindcore - a fusion of heavy metal and hardcore punk ...
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