OLD BIRMINGHAM PHOTOS FROM STEVEBHx

[Vivienne14]

#1050 is pre-1963, (Market Hall was demolished 1963). Viv.

 

[SteveBhx]

Thought I would stay with the theme, this is the Market hall, so much to see, group of ladies on the right, old style No waiting signs, and the sliding gates to the hall with the lamp above, also the barge boards around the right hand building.

 

[SteveBhx]

Back to my selection 8 Holyhead Road 1975 Aston and Fisher for all your hairdressing supplies, fine selection of car bumpers and an imposing building next door.

 

[SteveBhx]

Classic view of Rackhams in 1971, possibly on a Sunday ( lack of traffic) just missed a bus, refection in the window, and fine old bus stop signs. Always thought for such an important building it has such a non discript frontage.

 

[SteveBhx]

Here is Onibury Road Handsworth in 1975, Texaco service station two styles of petrol pumps offering two and four star petrol and look at the price - 68.5p per gallon , green shield stamps and plenty of bunting. Couple of fine buildings next door.

 

[SteveBhx]

180 School Road Hall Green, 1969 VG foodstores with Barber Tea window adverts, with VG American Lard at 6 1/2 d, Arnold shoe repairs and Tricia clothes, half timbered frontage with leaded windows.

 

[SteveBhx]

Finally Soho Road in 1971, so much to see with cars vans and lorries everywhere, like the clock on the front of the building on the right and the Withers sign down the corner of another. Old style bus shelter , zebra crossing and much more

 

[StevenMc]

Here is Onibury Road Handsworth in 1975, Texaco service station two styles of petrol pumps offering two and four star petrol and look at the price - 68.5p per gallon , green shield stamps and plenty of bunting. Couple of fine buildings next door.


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This is in the days when you got free gifts with petrol. I still remember collecting all the 1970 England World Cup squad coins that, I seem to recall, were mounted in a booklet. I note this station offers Green Shield Stamps. Takes me back to filling books for whatever item was needed. A bit of a palaver but gave a feeling of satisfaction.

 

[devonjim]

Couple more of Geoff Thompsons slides this time the colour picture is the aerial one, centred on the Market Hall, again year for you to suggest. If you look closely there is a train at platform at New Street, Midland Red bus by the market hall. It is also interesting how the tower on Central Hall lines up with the front of the Fire Station. Selection of wagons at Moor street .
EDIT: Vivienne 14 says this is pre 1963 - the year the hall was demolished - thanks

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What a superb picture of a time of enormous change. I noticed that the dual carriage way ended at Carrs Lane. A great overview of the John Ball pictures see http://www.jlb2011.co.uk/iob/index.htm. I suggest 1961.

 

[devonjim]

Back to my selection 8 Holyhead Road 1975 Aston and Fisher for all your hairdressing supplies, fine selection of car bumpers and an imposing building next door.

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Gosh, I had a Dyane like that, bright orange.

 

[Eric Gibson]

Is that the back of the market hall? I remember the Bull Ring sloping the other way.

 

[A Sparks]

Is that the back of the market hall? I remember the Bull Ring sloping the other way.

I think it must be - I was thinking that too.

 

[devonjim]

Is that the back of the market hall? I remember the Bull Ring sloping the other way.

#1052? Yes, Worcester Street end.

 

[StevenMc]

180 School Road Hall Green, 1969 VG foodstores with Barber Tea window adverts, with VG American Lard at 6 1/2 d, Arnold shoe repairs and Tricia clothes, half timbered frontage with leaded windows.

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I've lived in Hall Green for 50 years so know these shops well. Here's what they look like now on Google Maps (I've yet to learn how to screenshot it so apologies):

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[Astoness]

great photos steve...love the market hall one

lyn

 

[RobT]

180 School Road Hall Green, 1969 VG foodstores with Barber Tea window adverts, with VG American Lard at 6 1/2 d, Arnold shoe repairs and Tricia clothes, half timbered frontage with leaded windows.

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Like StevenMc I have also lived in Hall Green for 50 years, so also know area well, attached is a photo of the shops I took in September 2020.

 

[Johnfromstaffs]

I don’t know why, but that row of shops just exhibits total Birminghamness. You expect to see a JOJ roar past any second.

 

[Eric Gibson]

No JOJ nor a British car in sight.

 

[Brookfields Lad]

No JOJ nor a British car in sight.

I think there is a 'Range Rover' parked on the pavement apart from that, as you say "No other British car in sight".

 

[SteveBhx]

Here we have the old New Street Station, old style station sign, traffic bollard, Ted with his 'otdogs, and the Rotunda under construction, and a very fast Mini .

 

[SteveBhx]

Another aerial view, as before, no idea of year or location - there are a few interesting shaped building for you to work on and a mix of old and new too, good luck.

Edit : Dave Riley suggested Holloway Head itself near the junction of Marshall St.

 

[Astoness]

Here we have the old New Street Station, old style station sign, traffic bollard, Ted with his 'otdogs, and the Rotunda under construction, and a very fast Mini .

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cracking photo steve..note the beer at home means davenports advert

lyn

 

[jimbo]

Another aerial view, as before, no idea of year or location - there are a few interesting shaped building for you to work on and a mix of old and new too, good luck

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Great stuff Steve, keep them coming.

 

[Susan shaw]

Here we have the old New Street Station, old style station sign, traffic bollard, Ted with his 'otdogs, and the Rotunda under construction, and a very fast Mini .

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Wonderful pic Steve, love it. Thank you.

 

[pjmburns]

Couple more of Geoff Thompsons slides this time the colour picture is the aerial one, centred on the Market Hall, again year for you to suggest. If you look closely there is a train at platform at New Street, Midland Red bus by the market hall. It is also interesting how the tower on Central Hall lines up with the front of the Fire Station. Selection of wagons at Moor street .
EDIT: Vivienne 14 says this is pre 1963 - the year the hall was demolished - thanks

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Best I can do

 

[pjmburns]

Back to my selection 8 Holyhead Road 1975 Aston and Fisher for all your hairdressing supplies, fine selection of car bumpers and an imposing building next door.

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The white building is still there although surronding buildings have gone.

 

[pjmburns]

Classic view of Rackhams in 1971, possibly on a Sunday ( lack of traffic) just missed a bus, refection in the window, and fine old bus stop signs. Always thought for such an important building it has such a non discript frontage.

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Difficult to get the right angle.

 

[pjmburns]

Here is Onibury Road Handsworth in 1975, Texaco service station two styles of petrol pumps offering two and four star petrol and look at the price - 68.5p per gallon , green shield stamps and plenty of bunting. Couple of fine buildings next door.


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I think this is the corner

 

[Keith hawkins]

Is this the garage I knew as Sandicliffe Motors? If so both my husband and I had cars from there.

Yes now trust ford.i still work there.

 

[pjmburns]

Finally Soho Road in 1971, so much to see with cars vans and lorries everywhere, like the clock on the front of the building on the right and the Withers sign down the corner of another. Old style bus shelter , zebra crossing and much more



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I think this is roughly right. See post #1082