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    Time Works Factory, Barr Street., Hockley. I took this photo in their yard. Does anyone know what this little building would have been used for please

    I started the original thread because I am researching Barr Street. I would love to learn more about your family connections to this building.
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    55 Ludgate Hill - Foundation stone - Lionel Street, Birmingham

    That's the one on the corner. Thanks for the input. Anyone know why a foundation stone would be laid with full masonic rites by Sir William Wiley, Provincial Grand Master for Warwickshire May 20th 1939.
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    55 Ludgate Hill - Foundation stone - Lionel Street, Birmingham

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    55 Ludgate Hill - Foundation stone - Lionel Street, Birmingham

    Does anyone have any information on the building on Ludgate Hill, Jewellery Quarter please. Was it a Masonic Lodge and do you know what's to become of the building as it looks like its under repair at the moment.
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    Royal Warwickshire Regiment - Lebisey Normandy Memorial

    Brilliant. Where will this take place please.
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    Betting Shops Bookies Bookmaking

    I used to work for Bookmakers of Birmingham (in the early 60’s). They opened in Edgbaston Street, opposite the markets. I also worked in one of their shops which was inside Snow Hill Station. I think the station had closed down by then. I remember that when the Snowhill shop opened it was in...
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    J. Allday , 9. Warstone Lane

    Thank you for all your replies. I will continue with trying to find out more about this beautiful building.
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    J. Allday , 9. Warstone Lane

    I am looking for info on a building in Warstone Lane. J.Allday is on the letterbox. Does anyone have any information on the building or the man please?
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    That is great thank you. Do you have a year associated with this please
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    Barr Street, Hockley

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    Barr Street, Hockley

    I can see Courts in Barr Street but they vanish later on. Is this because they were demolished or did manufacturers take them over and build premises on them.
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Thank you so much for this.
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Fascinating, thank you.
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Thank you for your help with this. I do appreciate it. Is is toilets, bins, washing outhouse? I was 17 and worked on the Reception in the mornings and the Production Office in the afternoons. I was progress chasing and would have been in the enamelling workshops probably every afternoon...
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    Hi Astoness I worked in Barr Street about 1959 at Fattorinis, I would love to see this photo as I am researching Barr Street at the Moment.
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    Courtyards and yards of brum

    This is great. I am researching Barr Street and this is so close. Thank you
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    Map of Summer Lane & Hockley

    Great detail. I am researching Barr Street, is it possible to get a copy of the full length of it by any chance please?
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    Barr Street, Hockley

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH
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    Old street pics..

    Wonderful photo and info. I presume these were back to backs.
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    Old street pics..

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