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Aston, Lozells & Witton Photos Reposted thanks to Ray Griffiths...
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Another great photo Big Fella. Wonder what it was used for? Looks too small for business use. I can't imagine it was just a decorative feature. Viv
Tut, tut ! I've just looked it up and the original wooden preaching cross, which this one replaced, is at Aston Hall - now only a stump. And apparently, the clock was unreliable on this one, so those cab drivers probably weren't very punctual ! The cross eventually became unsafe and was replaced by the existing one. Viv.
Bernard67Arnold
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i believe Wilkinsons like M+S started as a market stall, many years ago of course,
Bernard
i believe Wilkinsons like M+S started as a market stall, many years ago of course,
Bernard
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Six Ways
Six Ways
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Don,t think this is much better
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Don,t think this is much better
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Pudding, thanks that is much better.
Pudding, thanks that is much better.
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Stitcher
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This is a picture of Aston Vicarage in 1967 just before it's demolition to make way for the Aston Expresssway.
This is a picture of Aston Vicarage in 1967 just before it's demolition to make way for the Aston Expresssway.
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Stitcher
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I'm sorry I don't but I am sure Mike or one of the others will know/.
I'm sorry I don't but I am sure Mike or one of the others will know/.
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Aston Village in 1897.
Aston Village in 1897.
cookie273uk
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Aston Vicarage was on Church lane Aston, on the corner of Aston Hall Rd almost opposite the now defunct Aston Tavern pub, living round the corner in Queens Rd I have visited both places many times, I think the Vicar of that time was a rather unpleasant character by the name of Warman (I have a particular reason for disliking him), this would be in the 1950's Eric
Aston Vicarage was on Church lane Aston, on the corner of Aston Hall Rd almost opposite the now defunct Aston Tavern pub, living round the corner in Queens Rd I have visited both places many times, I think the Vicar of that time was a rather unpleasant character by the name of Warman (I have a particular reason for disliking him), this would be in the 1950's Eric
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Thank you Eric, I was sure someone would know the answer.
Thank you Eric, I was sure someone would know the answer.
brenda barr
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Eric, if l remember right Rev Warman married my husband and myself in 1956...can'nt say as l knew the man but l do remember as we kneeled at the alter for the blessing he had a brown and black shoes on ..thats one of each well l started laughing and my mother seeing my shoulders shaking thought l was crying.....funny how my mind goes back with you just mentioning the rev warmans name....l might not remember to much about that day but l definatly remember those shoes.....Brenda
Eric, if l remember right Rev Warman married my husband and myself in 1956...can'nt say as l knew the man but l do remember as we kneeled at the alter for the blessing he had a brown and black shoes on ..thats one of each well l started laughing and my mother seeing my shoulders shaking thought l was crying.....funny how my mind goes back with you just mentioning the rev warmans name....l might not remember to much about that day but l definatly remember those shoes.....Brenda
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A short clip of Gadstone St Aston 1959.https://www.macearchive.org/Archive...ngham/MediaEntry/2992.html#.T38BhL83Qmw.gmail
A short clip of Gadstone St Aston 1959.https://www.macearchive.org/Archive...ngham/MediaEntry/2992.html#.T38BhL83Qmw.gmail
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Who remembers the betting shop in Aston Road? It was owned by Tom Hartley. 1960
Who remembers the betting shop in Aston Road? It was owned by Tom Hartley. 1960
Dave Bath
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Hi Stitcher,
I sure do. Many's the time I put a bet on for my dad.
Where did you live?
Hi Stitcher,
I sure do. Many's the time I put a bet on for my dad.
Where did you live?
sylviasayers
master brummie
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Just been re-reading this post, Brenda on your post #85 the crock shop was Heaths, I had a number of items from there including two china prancing horses I think they were 12/6d each - going back a bit to the 1950s. Our wedding was conducted by Canon Warman in 1957.
Just been re-reading this post, Brenda on your post #85 the crock shop was Heaths, I had a number of items from there including two china prancing horses I think they were 12/6d each - going back a bit to the 1950s. Our wedding was conducted by Canon Warman in 1957.
brenda barr
master brummie
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Sylvia, thanks for the name of the "croc shop" of course it was Heaths....mom and l both paid into the club so we were able to afford our china wear....the morning my second son Kurt was born the post office delivered a box and what a nice surprise mom and sent me a china tea service from Heaths....l still have a few pieces left it was white with yellow roses on it and will always cherish it.....Sylvia hope Canon Warman had the right shoes on when you got married ....l still smile about that incident on our wedding day......Brenda
Sylvia, thanks for the name of the "croc shop" of course it was Heaths....mom and l both paid into the club so we were able to afford our china wear....the morning my second son Kurt was born the post office delivered a box and what a nice surprise mom and sent me a china tea service from Heaths....l still have a few pieces left it was white with yellow roses on it and will always cherish it.....Sylvia hope Canon Warman had the right shoes on when you got married ....l still smile about that incident on our wedding day......Brenda
brenda barr
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Big Fella, thank you for asking about the book l'm after its "Climbing the Ladder" (the struggles and successes of a village lad),autobiography of DAVID BARR 1831-1910, printed by Robert Culley, keeping my fingers crossed...Brenda...l know this is of topic l hope we'll be forgiven just this once....Brenda
Big Fella, thank you for asking about the book l'm after its "Climbing the Ladder" (the struggles and successes of a village lad),autobiography of DAVID BARR 1831-1910, printed by Robert Culley, keeping my fingers crossed...Brenda...l know this is of topic l hope we'll be forgiven just this once....Brenda
brenda barr
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Big Fella, heres a TEXAS size THANKYOU, just taking your time out to look for the book, is good enough for me....Brenda
Big Fella, heres a TEXAS size THANKYOU, just taking your time out to look for the book, is good enough for me....Brenda
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All I have with this one is "A street scene in Aston"1898.
All I have with this one is "A street scene in Aston"1898.
