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Hello folks I've started this thread after thinking very early this morning , in the 60's I used to wince when Pictures of Matchstick Men came on the tv or radio . I quite enjoy it now . A few more that I didn't like but quite cherish now are, Tender Trap ,It Was A Very Good Year by Frank...

Well it's been up for 135 years , it's been silent for a decade . It's due to start ringing again hopefully within the month , Hurrah

I would just like to pay my respect to the policeman that lost his life in the course of his duty . People need to realise they are here to protect us , they are not the enemy .

Birmingham Mail Today report 1000 new apartments comprising of 13 Blocks spread across Birmingham City Centre . The proposed site along Bristol St where Monaco House stood . Is it really needed or necessary ? I'm interested in other forum members opinions

Has any forum member been watching the Stephen Knight adaptation of the above, over the last three evenings. I can't remember the last time I saw such drivel . Stephen Knight of Peaky Blinders fame , I only hope the BBC doesn't intend to show it again next Christmas .

I read in the paper today that what I knew as Martineau Square is to be demolished , the owners seem to think it will be of benefit after serious crime and stabbings of the the last months . This will include new shops office and residence for about 1300 , what does the forum think ?

Did any forum member visit the above in the 1960's , it was situated corner Hagley Road and Norfolk Road . I'd be glad to hear from anyone that did

Well Lyn according to Mike, it was demolished because people wanted to get to fill their faces

Mike you maybe able to help me while living at 74 William St 1955-69 , I heard a couple of tales that said that where our house was it was originally a public house some years ago , don't know how far back you can go but the story goes it was called The Monkey House. It may have been true but...