Bus Routes
Yep, there were all the different 8s but I think the letters referred to different stages, as not all would do the full route. I believe it is still the case with the No. 11.
Only 14 years ago (strewth just worked that out, 'cos it seems just like yesterday) my daughter took part in some sort of treasure hunt thing, organised by the council, during the school summer holidays. It involved going round the outer circle and discovering the answers to questions set out on a form. She really enjoyed it and learned a lot about local history and geography.
I thought at the time, she was doing what we used to do, but of course, 'these days' it has to be organised. Must've taught her something as she went on to gain a history degree from Oxford. :roll:
On a similar note, I believe I lived on one of the shortest bus routes in Birmingham, No. 96, from Wnson Green to town - Edmund Street, I think.
Who can remember the tramlines being ripped up? If they'd been left it would've made the introduction of the Metro a lot easier. I heard they were only removed because Rod Birch kept trapping his bike wheels in them. :shock: He had a lot of influence even then! :wink: