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    Monkey run

    My mom and dad met on the 'monkey run' one Sunday evening in the mid 1930's. Does anyone know where the term 'monkey run' came from? Where were the most popular monkey runs?
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    Saltley Reformatory for boys

    Does anyone know where I can find a photo of the Norton Boys' Reformatory that used to be on Fordrough Lane in Bordesley Green? I'm sure I've seen one somewhere. Barryjohn
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    Alum Rock Road

    I would like to look at the list of shops/businesses on Alum Rock Road (from The Gate to Highfield Road) in different years; for example 1901 and 1951. What's the easiest way to do this? barryjohn
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    Birmingham streets named after people

    Following the thread, Road and Street names: I am interested in finding the people who gave their names to roads in the Saltley/Bordesley Green areas. I can understand Charles, Bowyer and Adderley from reading the history of the area but I need help with the following: George Arthur Burbidge...
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