I went back to the Art in the Age of Steam Exhibition at the weekend.
It was free of marauding Michael Palin fans but full of families which was fantastic to see.
I also took the opportunity to pop down to the Conservation Centre where images from the vast Stuart Bale archive are currently on display in "Metropolis".
It was really fascinating - I loved the images of the digging of the Queensway tunnel, and the shop window displays from the 1930s.
The images show you exactly the reason we should be so proud of our wonderful city.
And if you go on a Sunday, there is live lunchtime jazz in the centre's cafe to boot.


