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High Street Aston

Something in the Water.... could be it made good sauce.

There's something in the water, calling my name
Too deep to hear, no idea
The message you sent, well it ain't clear
I'm holding on to the past, my mother says I'm growing up fast
Oh time is gone with a blink
It's time to think and put your worries aside
Today is just today and tomorrow never dies
So never live on a regret
Take every moment you get and actions speak louder than words
So shout to the sky if your words can not be heard
 
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I just realised that I have a view of that row of buildings discussed in some detail on the thread. It's not a great photograph but, as they say. owt is better than nowt ...
 

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Banjo said:
Great photos of a road I used a lot but until I saw these photos couldn't even remember those shops. If it's the same one, I remember the tailors shop because in1960 my Dad bought a roll of suit fabric from a bloke in a pub. He took me to be measured up and a suit was made. Problem was, for me anyway, the trouser bottoms were not narrow enough. One day, after I had saved up my part time wages, I sneaked the trousers out and took them to Goulds on the corner of Inkerman St and had them tapered to 14inch bottoms. I don't think my Dad ever did notice the difference.
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I used to have all my suits tailor made at Goulds tailors50's60's
 
Post 93 (the adverts) show two for Richards a pork butcher. In 1944 he was at 202 but by 1950 he has extended the shop and is now at 200 or he moved next door.
I wonder if Mrs. F. Jones, who had a second hand clothing shop in 1944 at No. 61, was any relation to Mr.H.F. Jones who, in 1949 was at 138a and selling new leather goods, handbags and fancy goods?
Mr. Jones probably had a good clientele for her second hand items, especially in 1944 with clothing coupons curtailing your choice. If related it is possible that Mr. Jones, in 1944, was in the armed forces or employed in a full time job in civil defence or war work so he would have no time for a shop.
With reference to clothing and other coupons required for many purchased during and after WW2, I note that Black's the drapers, in 1944, advised spending your coupons wisely, by shopping with them. They are the only trader not local to Aston, they were at Cape Hill it seems.
I know some women took over the husbands employment when they were called up for war service. A woman used to call to my home for insurance payments; her husband had been the official agent.
 
Radiorails said:
Post 93 (the adverts) show two for Richards a pork butcher. In 1944 he was at 202 but by 1950 he has extended the shop and is now at 200 or he moved next door.
I wonder if Mrs. F. Jones, who had a second hand clothing shop in 1944 at No. 61, was any relation to Mr.H.F. Jones who, in 1949 was at 138a and selling new leather goods, handbags and fancy goods?
Mr. Jones probably had a good clientele for her second hand items, especially in 1944 with clothing coupons curtailing your choice. If related it is possible that Mr. Jones, in 1944, was in the armed forces or employed in a full time job in civil defence or war work so he would have no time for a shop.
With reference to clothing and other coupons required for many purchased during and after WW2, I note that Black's the drapers, in 1944, advised spending your coupons wisely, by shopping with them. They are the only trader not local to Aston, they were at Cape Hill it seems.
I know some women took over the husbands employment when they were called up for war service. A woman used to call to my home for insurance payments; her husband had been the official agent.
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You a;so had Zissmans clothes shop opposite the BRMB studios
 
I believe the BRMB - formerly a cinema and theatre - was in Aston Road North. There is a thread for that road.
 
I just noticed Blacks, drapers, were in High Street, Aston as well as Cape Hill - hence the Hippodrome advert. I also failed to mention that Mr. Lambert, the newsagent and tobacconist, if he was not teetotal, did not have far to go for a drink ;) ; he was next door to the Barton Arms his advert says.
 
www.midlandspubs.co.uk said:
I just realised that I have a view of that row of buildings discussed in some detail on the thread. It's not a great photograph but, as they say. owt is better than nowt ...
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keiron there is nothing wrong with that photo its fantastic...this thread just gets better and better thanks

lyn
 
lmr3103 said:
What number houses would they be?
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lynn if i am correct burlington hall has got the ovaltine advert on the side wall..your no 90 would be about 4 up from there...hard to pinpoint though due to the angle of the photo but it is there

lyn
 
Astoness said:
lynn if i am correct burlington hall has got the ovaltine advert on the side wall..your no 90 would be about 4 up from there...hard to pinpoint though due to the angle of the photo but it is there

lyn
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Lyn, Can’t believe I’ve got another pic of it! This has really made my week! Thanks so much all.
 
as i always say lynn...they are out there somewhere but to have these latest photos from keiron of high st aston is a treat as they have really been thin on the ground..for me photos are for sharing..memories are for sharing and if i can post post a photo that means something to our members then i am happy..that is all the thanks i need... :)
 
Astoness said:
lynn if i am correct burlington hall has got the ovaltine advert on the side wall..your no 90 would be about 4 up from there...hard to pinpoint though due to the angle of the photo but it is there

lyn
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Lyn
With respect I believe the ovaltine advert might be on 102 Stanley Parry Decorators, as you say it is difficult to see from the angle of the one photo, other photo may help (see 2 together) Rob high-st-burlington-hall2.jpg.
 
www.midlandspubs.co.uk said:
I am not sure if any detail of Burlington Hall has been featured on the forum but I have included a bit of information at :

History of the Duke of Edinburgh on High Street Aston in Birmingham

History and Information on the Duke of Edinburgh on High Street Aston in Birmingham with Photographs, Licensees, Local Folklore, Census Data, Newspaper Articles and Genealogy Connections
www.midlandspubs.co.uk www.midlandspubs.co.uk
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That link goes to the hotel bit - scroll up if you wish to see about the Hall post-1890
 
mike if you spot this post...my pic 12 on post 114 is not familiar to me..wonder if you could post a map showing where it was please looks like it was at nos 118 to 124 but it just does not look like a typical high st aston building...thanks mike

lyn
 
Great photos Lyn, just how I remember the old days. Same as Vivienne 14, I could only find Ingalls, Parsons, Clive & Co in Bradford St.
 
Astoness said:
mike if you spot this post...my pic 12 on post 114 is not familiar to me..wonder if you could post a map showing where it was please looks like it was at nos 118 to 124 but it just does not look like a typical high st aston building...thanks mike

lyn
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i remember them. just down from burington hall. Ingall Parsons Clive and Co., Ltd., 118-124, High-street. Aston.
 
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