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Query building....from Bull Ring..
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MWS
from Bham
Bull Ring probably from the spire of St Martin's church, you can see Nelson, the Market Hall on the left after Phillips St, Central Hotel on the corner of Moor St and in the centre just about make out the corner of New St and High St.
It's difficult to judge the distance. Something to do with the Midland Hotel or is it further by the Old Square, Grand Theatre. In other words no idea.
It's difficult to judge the distance. Something to do with the Midland Hotel or is it further by the Old Square, Grand Theatre. In other words no idea.
MWS
from Bham
A bit closer than I thought but could it be this building (towards the left) on High St? Seventh picture down - High St from Carrs Lane...
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Looks like it. That 7th pic of High Street is a great photo MWS. Viv
Dennis Williams
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Or could it be the Evening Despatch building in Corporation Street..?
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MWS
from Bham
In the first photo the building doesn't appear to be as prominent as it should be in comparison to its surroundings, though it does on some of the others. Also, even though the photos are taken much closer it doesn't look that much bigger compared to the original but it's difficult to be sure.
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Radiorails
master brummie
This is the building identified by MWS in post 5. No need to guess at the location, just identify it. 
I wondered if it was something to do with the Midland Arcade, but not sure of the position in the photo. Viv.
MWS
from Bham
Looking at the maps no.70 High St appears to be on the corner of Union St and no. 90 is on the other side of New St. So somewhere in the 80s (numbers are sequential).
In 1891 no. 80 is listed as the High St Post Office and 81 is grandly listed as The Louvre, though it is occupied by a number of draper's assistants. Not sure if they are far enough down.
In 1891 no. 80 is listed as the High St Post Office and 81 is grandly listed as The Louvre, though it is occupied by a number of draper's assistants. Not sure if they are far enough down.
MWS
from Bham
And it appears to have been mentioned previously on this Co-op thread...
Co-op high st bham
there was a building called Grand Louvre Buildings which housed many other business's from Kelly's 1940
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Radiorails
master brummie
Yes, I think that is it OM.
Brummie a long time ago
master brummie
Almost on topic, but memories triggered etc. When I was pushchair age, Mum and Dad used to take me through the Midland Arcade. I was told that I used to make short sharp AHH sounds as we went through, apparently I was fascinated by the echo in there.
OK, sorry, back to lurking the thread.
Andrew.
I thought that too Mike. I found this on the City & Midland Arcade thread which shows a sign within Midland Arcade for “Grand Louvre” except you can only see “Louvre” from the sign. It seems to be on the balcony above #44 and above the ground floor units. Grand Louvre Buildings housed several businesses (according to post #15) and from memory I think the Co-op owned or leased premises in the arcade for a while. The Grand Louvre address was 79 - 82 High Street.
I feel somehow the tower in the advert post #14 must be connected with the Arcade. If only we could find a full on photo/image of the High Street entrance to Midland Arcade. All images seem to be side on and often obliterate the tower from view.
Viv.
I feel somehow the tower in the advert post #14 must be connected with the Arcade. If only we could find a full on photo/image of the High Street entrance to Midland Arcade. All images seem to be side on and often obliterate the tower from view.
Viv.
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Here we are ! Co-op/Grand Louvre with tower. Viv
Can anyone find a number for the (City and ) Midland Arcade on High Street please ? Does it match up with the Grand Louvre at 79-82 High Street ? Viv
This photo shows how the building was damaged in April 1941. The caption says “the whole of the Midland Arcade and the Louvre sites” So does that mean they were separate ? Viv.
Thanks Mike so that sorts that out. The “Louvre” sign in postcard #14 must have been either an entrance to the GL from the Midland Arcade or advertising then. Viv.
MWS
from Bham
This map is from 1902, pink is the Midland Arcade between 75 and 76, the Grand Louvre a little further along its rear on the arcade...
Below is the link to the full map. Later maps have the arcades marked and show what appears to be the small shops between the arcade and the Grand Louvre being absorbed...
Below is the link to the full map. Later maps have the arcades marked and show what appears to be the small shops between the arcade and the Grand Louvre being absorbed...
