Two interesting photos. The one of 'The Hydraulic' look earlier than other photos on the forum, the large ornate lantern over the door has been replaced by a smaller one in other photos. The front of the school has been preserved but it seems to have become part of a factory or store these days.Another view of the Hydraulic plus a view of the old school which looks in worse condition on the photo than it does today.
You're right Nico, I have not heard the song for ages. Looking at the bloke in the 3rd pic I now notice he is leaning on a tram pole. There appears to be a bloke leaning backwards on a lamppost to the left of the door. There are a lot of people standing around so maybe they were waiting for the photographer to take a publicity pic for the opening of the large pub, and then maybe a free drink afterwards, but 'Cheshires Ales' I had not heard of them before.I thought it was corner of the street, I could ad it to my repertoire. Or On Mother Kelly's doorstep. Maybe Big G sings it.
Well I have a mate that's taken up the ukelele. If you like a ukelele lady, ukelele lady like a you, one of Nan's songs. Not heard of Cheshire Ales either. I would imagine there were not so many beer names around then but I could be wrong. Often am.You're right Nico, I have not heard the song for ages. Looking at the bloke in the 3rd pic I now notice he is leaning on a tram pole. There appears to be a bloke leaning backwards on a lamppost to the left of the door. There are a lot of people standing around so maybe they were waiting for the photographer to take a publicity pic for the opening of the large pub, and then maybe a free drink afterwards, but 'Cheshires Ales' I had not heard of them before.
Thanks for that interesting link David with information that Mitchells and Butlers bought Cheshires in 1914. The 1912 photo is the latest date I have seen of the Bulls Head and maybe any later photos would show the 'Cheshire Ales' sign replaced with M & B.I had heard of Cheshire's Ales In the Smethwick area but it took a little research to track them down.
Is that car behind the two on the cenbtral reservation a Triumph 1500. If so 1966????That 'mystery man' in post #41 is still running and he can time travel, and Mary Quant didn't see him ..... well it is Bank Holiday Monday ...
Cheshire seems to still have a lot of Hand pumped stuff. Maybe Baz would know? There is one called Spitting Feathers. Strong enough maybe to knock his hairnet off? Nico:unconscious:
I like a good hand pumped pale ale these days.
Is that car behind the two on the cenbtral reservation a Triumph 1500. If so 1966????
Yes had an 1850 Dolly myself company car when at Triumph (JRT). Great car advanced for its day (16Valve), fast comfortable....cortina bashers we called themI think it is a Triumph 1300 or Triumph Toledo which was sold as " A limousine in all but its length". This car was later sold as part of the Triumph Dolomite range which annoyed me as the owner of the larger Dolomite with a 1854cc engine. Picture is definitely 1966 as this all disappeared within a couple a year of that date.