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    Stevie Wonder In Birmingham In 1963

    I don't think that would have been a show in 1963 as the Move didn't form until 1966. The poster is for the Old Hill Plaza not the Plaza pictured in Rookery Road, Handsworth. However, he would have probably appeared at both as the clubs were run by the Regan family.
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    The Anchor Bradford Street/Rea Sreet

    Hopefully, some positive news about the Anchor here... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cedgzxv53p8o
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    United Reform Church, corner Hamstead and Newton Roads, Great Barr

    This is very sad... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrqx00j551o The church was up for sale for £400,000 in 2023 and this was reported in the Express and Star earlier this year.. The old Newton Road United Reformed Church in Great Barr would be cleaned up and converted into a new Kung Fu...
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    Pop up Adverts 2025

    A week ago I started getting adverts popping up and dropping from the top and bottom again (not in the middle of the page fortunately!) whereas from the beginning of June when Warren fixed things the ads were small and just static. I can push them up and down but it is rather irritating. Anyone...
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    black sabbaths final concert

    Ozzy sounding good! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cgjgdz94389o
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    black sabbaths final concert

    That's great! I'm so very pleased for them all, I've been sending positive thoughts for them today, especially Ozzy - well done guys!!
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    Black Sabbath

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg6321gv8ko
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    Handsworth

    Would that be St Mary's Church in the background?
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    Black Sabbath

    Black Sabbath in Town! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyq3x7qlp3o
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    Happy Birthday Cookie273 (Eric)

    Sending my very best wishes to you - happy birthday!! From Anne
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    Smethwick

    Webbs of Bearwood, Smethwick is closing down after trading since 1921 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4e4yn1g7ko
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    John Bright Street

    I used to work in John Bright Street in the 90s and don't remember it being there. Here is a closer picture I've found - I think it's a recent installation..
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    Black Sabbath

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr4w2r5e5dlo
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    happy birthday izzy eckerslike

    Happy Birthday!!
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    Gas Street basin painting

    He sure does - I love his paintings!
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