Radiorails
master brummie
Because the banner mentions King, it does not refer to a date. King George VI was the King on the occasion of VE Day, so it was appropriate the he was mentioned.
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Whilst my memory is failing and not what it was. I'm sure it described it as the 'Coronation party', if not, what is the actual description?
Regards,
Keith
Radiorails
master brummie
The caption to the photo mentions VE Day, so I guess that was. I was at one in the Solihull area, aged 8.
JudiM
master brummie
Just
Just love the little face peeking out between the sides of meat in the left hand window. Wonder if he was the shop's boy who wanted to get in on the photo, but wasn't important enough to stand with the family group outside?
Something I have wondered for a long time.I still hope there is someone out there who knows the answer.
DavidGrain
master brummie
My question would be: Do they expect to sell all that meat in one day? I can only think that they must be wholesalers as well as retailers.
Richard Dye
master brummie
Good question David!
It does appear that they all cured meats which means they can be around for a while or in the process of curing.
Still a lot of meat!
Richard Dye
master brummie
Mike, I was not suggesting they cured outside just that they brought it out for the photo.I dont think they cured meat by hanging outside. Actually it looks like it was raining, so blood, which ~I think is the bit that goes off first might be washed off .
I was very interested to see your information about your step-father Malcolm Dyche and the Dyche studios as I am working on an exhibition to be staged next year in the Library of Birmingham that will feature photographs from the studios. It would be great to get in touch with you - would that be possible? Thanks - Rita.
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Many thanks.
Viv.
Many thanks.
Viv.
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Thank you Viv. I will come back to BHF as the exhibition begins to shape up a bit more.
best wishes
Rita
my old school
the factory was later called Spartan steel and alloys,started my first job there in 1965
Country Road
knowlegable brummie
Great pictures of old Brumijum, brings back so many memories, lived on Elvetham Rd next door to the sweet shop, not the posh side, an Island at the bottom, Piggot St of the Island, and Bell Barn Rd turn right bottom of hill.
Go into search and you will find plenty
Thanks
shirley meah
Brummie babby
I remember the rooftop gardens on the Lewis’s building.
oldMohawk
gone but not forgotten
See Lewis's rooftop in the post link below ... and other pics in the thread ...
https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/lewiss.1260/post-632180
https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/lewiss.1260/post-632214
Maria Magenta
master brummie
I know that I've been to the roof garden, but annoyingly can't remember details, though think there was a small bridge over a stream. So it was good to see the photos.
A Mr and Mrs Smith were the licensees of the White Horse at one time. They were addressed as Sir and Madam by the staff, how times change.
My Uncle Ben Keen lived ar 6/34 in 1939
My brother was Assistant Manager at George Mason, the shop to the left of it was O&N Miles pet shop.
shorttermer
knowlegable brummie
HI Lyn
I Know you posted this a long time ago in this thread post 988
it caught my Eye as I was going through these great pictures, as the building was
very close to where we lived in Lawrence St about (50 feet) from our house
not wanting to nit pick, but I think you will find the side street was Duke St
going down to Coleshill St. we often played in these streets as kids
and interestingly I believe the Business is still going today, in another area of Birmingham
Barry
I Know you posted this a long time ago in this thread post 988
it caught my Eye as I was going through these great pictures, as the building was
very close to where we lived in Lawrence St about (50 feet) from our house
not wanting to nit pick, but I think you will find the side street was Duke St
going down to Coleshill St. we often played in these streets as kids
and interestingly I believe the Business is still going today, in another area of Birmingham
Barry
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My great grandfather was the licensee in the late 1870s
