Exploring the Old Birmingham Alexander Stadium: Stock Video Footage
When you think of Birmingham, the bustling city at the heart of the UK’s West Midlands, you might picture its vibrant streets, rich history, and iconic landmarks. One such landmark, the Alexander Stadium, was in the spotlight as Birmingham prepared to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. However, before it became the world-class venue we know today, it was a much simpler, yet no less significant, stadium. And that’s exactly what Clip Pack #46 - 2019 The Old Birmingham Alexander Stadium captures: a unique look at the stadium in its pre-development days, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of this iconic venue.
A Brief History of the Alexander Stadium and Birmingham’s Commonwealth Games Bid
Birmingham was awarded the 2022 Commonwealth Games in 2017, and the announcement sparked an exciting period of growth and development throughout the city. A key part of that development was the Alexander Stadium, a major venue for the games. Before it could be transformed into the modern facility required for such a prestigious event, the stadium looked quite different, and that's where our archival footage comes in.
Captured in 2019, before any major redevelopment began, this footage showcases the stadium in its former state, offering a rare and valuable snapshot of the venue before it became a focal point for one of the UK’s biggest sporting events.
High-Quality Footage from 2019 Drone Technology
Now, full disclosure: This footage was captured using 2019 drone technology, and while it may not have the cutting-edge features of modern drones, it still provides high-quality footage suitable for television and a wide range of projects. I don’t have a time machine to go back and capture the footage with today’s equipment, but rest assured, it remains a fantastic resource for those seeking aerial shots, cityscape views, and sunrise shots that encapsulate the Alexander Stadium in its original form.
The footage includes 32 drone clips, capturing the stadium from various angles and times of day. There are shots of the Birmingham skyline, views of the stadium at sunrise, and clear daylight shots showing the surrounding areas, giving you a comprehensive look at the stadium before its major transformation. The collection also includes footage of the city’s landscape and atmosphere in 2019, a great addition for those documenting the development of Birmingham in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games.
Birmingham Alexander Stadium Archive Stock Video Footage
Part of a Larger Collection
This pack is part of a larger collection of footage, which includes:
2021 footage showing the ongoing development of the Alexander Stadium
2022 footage showcasing the stadium’s completed transformation, ready for the final preparations for the Games
If you're working on a project documenting Birmingham’s rise to host the Commonwealth Games or the history of the Alexander Stadium, Clip Pack #46 is the perfect archival addition to your footage collection.
Duration: 8 minutes
Total Clips: 32
File Size: 3.2GB
Description:
Clip Pack #46 features exclusive archival footage of the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, UK, shot in 2019. This archive stock video footage provides a fascinating look at the stadium before its major redevelopment for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Full disclosure - Captured with 2019 drone technology, the footage may not have the sharpness or advanced features of today’s drones, but it is still high enough quality for television and various productions. I don't have a time machine, unfortunately, but the footage offers unique and valuable insight into the original state of this iconic stadium.
This pack showcases 32 high-quality drone clips, covering sunrise and daylight shots, providing a variety of aerial perspectives of the stadium and the surrounding areas. You’ll also get views of Birmingham’s city skyline and landscape, offering a snapshot of the city’s atmosphere pre-Games.
Birmingham was awarded the 2022 Commonwealth Games in 2017, and the development planning of the Alexander Stadium began shortly after. This pack captures the stadium before its transformation into the world-class venue it became for the Games.
This footage is part of a larger collection, which includes:
2021 footage showing the ongoing development of the Alexander Stadium
2022 footage showing the completed stadium, ready for the final preparations for the Games
Clip Pack #46 is perfect for those documenting Birmingham’s transformation and the legacy of the Commonwealth Games.