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  1. Luna

    Hatton Motors

    Hello, Does anyone remember a garage on Broad Street in the 1950s and 60s called Hatton Motors? (Or even bought a car from them?) It apparently sold both new cars and second hand and I think closed down in the late 60s. Thanks for any help!
  2. ellbrown

    Metro progress 2020

    Edit. This thread is to record the development and progress of the Metro. For general, day-to-day comments about the Metro there is a thread here: https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/west-midlands-metro-trams-2020.51167/ ——————————————————————————————— The state of...
    • ellbrown
    • Thread
    • broad street edgbaston hagley road midland metro alliance victoria square west midlands metro
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: The Trams
  3. M

    Frank Wilton Draper 141 Broad Street, Birmingham

    Just found two family members working at the above address as Draper's assistance in the 1891 census. Does anyone have any information about this business or a mention in a trade directory. The two young ladies were Eliza Jane and Amelia Holdcroft.
    • Mart1974
    • Thread
    • birmingham broad street
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Shops
  4. ellbrown

    Easy Row

    I took photos today in Fletchers Walk and Easy Row Subway used to be. Now heading under Suffolk Street Queensway. First off, I'll repost those Carl Chinn articles about John Baskerville (they mention Broad Street and Easy Row) Carl Chinn - Baskerville was one of our city's giants by ell...
  5. G

    Convention Centre

    About 25 years ago Birmingham council began to clear the area around Broad Street to build the Convention Centre, the National Indoor Arena, and Brindley place. I went up there with my trusty camera (pre digital of course) to try and capture the area before, and during, the development of the...
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