Indeed - Bordesley Green East ended at Stuarts Road hence the tram termininus on reserved track complete with public conveniences (Nearly all tram termini had public loos in the vicinity!). Strangely although Brum was quite forward in its planning for the future (Dual carriageways planned on all access roads into the city) trams fell short of this vision, although provision was made for them, Whereas other major cities extended their tram services out as new housing appeared in the 30's Birminghams trams remained at their original termini, feeder bus services being introduced from the new estates to connect with them. This arrangement soldiered on until 1948 when the trams were replaced (90 replaced by 53 bus and 84 by the 54). Only some years later (60's) was the 53 extended over the "New" part of BGE (erstwhile Royston Road) to the Meadway. The 54 still only run as far as Stechford as late as 1975!
Forge Tavern still going, one of my Grandfathers haunts.and a few more, including Craig's Cycles.. where I bought my first bike...a Hercules purple jobby...Gardners extant Milk Bar by the Broadway...Garrison Lane Flats, and the Forge Tavern on the 54 route by the bus garages...
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